deindividuation

in·di·vid·u·a·tion

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-duh-vij-oo-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn dəˌvɪdʒ uˈeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-duh-vij-oo-ey-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn dəˌvɪdʒ uˈeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of deindividuation word

noun deindividuation the loss of a person's sense of individuality and personal responsibility 3
noun deindividuation the act of individuating. 1
noun deindividuation state of being individuated; individual existence; individuality. 1
noun deindividuation Philosophy. the determination or contraction of a general nature to an individual mode of existence; development of the individual from the general. 1
noun deindividuation (psychology) The situation where antinormative behaviour is released in groups in which individuals are not seen or paid attention to as individuals; immersion in a group to the point at which the individual ceases to be seen as such. 1

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Origin of deindividuation

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30; individuate + -ion

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Parts of speech for Deindividuation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deindividuation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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