adjective
several
Considered individually rather than together.
The agreement lists the partners' several obligations.
Etymology
The older French word means separate or distinct. This formal sense preserves separate consideration of each person or thing rather than joint treatment.
More examples
- The court considered their several interests separately.
- Each officer returned to his or her several duties.
- The contract distinguished joint liability from several liability.
Forms
several
Similar words
- separate
- Emphasizes distinction from others.
- individual
- Refers to each member considered on its own.