Identical

/aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

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

Twins who are indistinguishable from each other.
Those two are total identicals, you can't tell them apart!
Something that is just like another thing.
That shirt is an identical of mine; we should get matching outfits.