资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   {Individua}ted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. {Individuating}.]
   To distinguish from others from others of the species; to
   endow with individuality; to divide into individuals; to
   discriminate.

         The soul, as the prime individuating principle, and the
         said reserved portion of matter as an essential and
         radical part of the individuation, shall . . . make up
         and restore the same individual person.  --South.

         Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that have
         their distinct sense and pleasure.       --Dr. H. More.