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identical

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:identically
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identical Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Exactly the same or alike in every detail; having no discernible differences.

Example

"The two houses on the corner have identical floor plans and exterior paint colors."

2

Relating to twins or multiple offspring developed from a single fertilized egg, and therefore sharing the same genetic makeup and sex.

Example

"Because they are identical twins, even their closest friends occasionally mix them up."

3

Being the very same individual, object, or place mentioned or experienced previously.

Example

"She returned to the identical bench in the park where they had first met ten years ago."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Identical' can be followed by either 'to' or 'with' (e.g., 'identical to her sister' or 'identical with the original'), though 'identical to' is significantly more common in modern usage.

• Rhymes for identical

• Nearby Words

idealness
ideate
ideation
identical
identically
identifiable
identifiably

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin 'identicus' ('the same'), ultimately derived from Classical Latin 'idem' ('the same'), with the addition of the English suffix '-al'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Identical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/identical
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