What is another word for idiographic?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪdɪəɡɹˈafɪk] (IPA) 
Idiographic, a term often used in psychology and related fields, refers to an approach that focuses on the unique characteristics of individuals or cases. When attempting to describe this approach, one might use synonyms like personalistic, individualized, or distinctive. Other related terms include particularistic, proprietary, and non-generalizable. Each of these words emphasizes the idea that there are aspects of human experience that cannot be easily captured through generalizations or statistical analyses, but require careful attention to the specifics of each situation. The use of idiographic approaches can be particularly important when trying to understand complex psychological phenomena such as personality, motivation, and creativity.
