Meaning & Definition of word "Identical"

Identical

/aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/

adjective:

  • 1. Exactly the same in every way; alike.
    • Example: The twins wore identical outfits for their birthday party.
  • 2. Having the same identity; unchanging.
    • Example: The results of the two experiments were found to be identical.
  • 3. Relating to two or more things that are indistinguishable from one another.
    • Example: The two cars in the parking lot looked identical, making it hard for us to find ours.
  • 4. Pertaining to expressions, terms, or symbols that are equivalent or interchangeable.
    • Example: The mathematical expressions were identical, proving that they were equivalent.

Etymology

From Latin 'identicalis', from 'identitas' meaning identity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

identical twins:

Twins that are genetically identical, sharing the same DNA.

identical in nature:

Having exactly the same qualities or features.

identical to:

Referring to something that is the exact same as another.

Related Words

identity:

The condition of being oneself and not another.

identification:

The action or process of identifying something or someone.

Slang Meanings of identical

Meaning: Twins who are indistinguishable from each other.

Example Sentence: Those two are total identicals, you can't tell them apart!

Meaning: Something that is just like another thing.

Example Sentence: That shirt is an identical of mine; we should get matching outfits.