Apart from others; individually; not together or in connection with something else. It emphasizes independence or distinction between items or actions.
From Latin 'separatus' meaning 'divided' or 'set apart,' from 'separare' (se- apart + parare to prepare). The adverb emphasizes the state of being apart or distinct.
This word is the opposite of 'collectively' - it breaks things apart that might naturally go together, like studying each ingredient separately to understand how a recipe works, rather than just tasting the final dish!
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