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individual subject

[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
nounpl: individual subjects
sujeito individual
1. A single person or entity being studied, tested, or analyzed in research, psychology, or formal contexts
Each individual subject in the study was monitored for behavioral changes.
Cada sujeito individual no estudo foi monitorado quanto a mudanças comportamentais.
2. A person considered separately from others; a distinct human being
The rights of each individual subject must be respected in legal proceedings.
Os direitos de cada sujeito individual devem ser respeitados nos processos legais.
3. In grammar or linguistics, a single noun or pronoun that serves as the subject of a sentence
In the sentence 'He runs,' 'he' is the individual subject.
Na sentença 'Ele corre', 'ele' é o sujeito individual.
Synonyms
personindividualsubjectparticipant
Antonyms
groupcollectivemass

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sujeito individual
Standard usage in research and formal contexts
São Paulo
sujeito individual
Common in academic and scientific discourse
Portugal
sujeito individual
Formal usage; sometimes 'indivíduo' in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

individual rights
individual subject matter
individual subject to law
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