individuálny

Individuálny is a Slovak adjective meaning related to an individual or tailored to a single person. It describes attributes, approaches, or considerations that pertain to one person or to the needs of a particular individual, rather than to a group. The term is commonly used in education, healthcare, management, and philosophy to express personalization or differentiation.

Etymology and usage context: Individuálny is formed from the noun individuál and the suffix -ný, following standard Slovak adjective formation. It is used to denote something that is designed or suitable for one person’s characteristics, such as abilities, preferences, or requirements. In philosophy and social sciences, it can refer to notions of individuation, identity, and the rights or status of a person as a separate entity.

Common contexts include phrases such as individuálny prístup (an approach tailored to the individual), individuálne potreby (individual needs), and individuálny plán (an individualized plan). The term often contrasts with collective, generic, or one-size-fits-all concepts.

Morphology: Indivuálny inflects as a typical Slovak adjective. The basic forms are masculine singular individuálny, feminine singular individuálna, neuter singular individuálne. Plural forms follow standard agreement rules and vary by gender and grammatical case.

See also: individualizácia, personalizácia, personalizovaný, prístup na mieru.