individuális

Individuális is a Hungarian adjective meaning tailored to or designed for a single person. It is used to describe approaches, plans, or products that are customized to an individual’s needs, abilities, and preferences rather than to a group.

Etymology: borrowed from Latin individuus “undivided,” via European languages such as French and English, and integrated into Hungarian as individuális. In Hungarian, the word commonly appears in compound terms such as individuális oktatás (individualized instruction) or individuális terápiás megközelítés (an individualized therapeutic approach). The term emphasizes personalization and assessment-based adaptation, and it is often contrasted with general or group-oriented methods. It can be close in meaning to “személyre szabott” (personalized) or “egyéni” (individual), but with a nuance that refers to the tailoring process.

Applications: Education, psychology, medicine, design, and public policy. In education, individuális approaches adapt pacing, content, and support to each learner. In healthcare, individualized or precision medicine seeks treatments aligned with a patient’s genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. In design and marketing, it can refer to customized products or services.