Definitions
- Describing two or more things that are exactly the same in every way. - Referring to a situation where two or more things cannot be told apart. - Talking about something that is an exact copy or replica of something else.
- Describing two or more things that are so similar that they cannot be told apart. - Referring to a situation where there is no noticeable difference between two or more things. - Talking about something that is so alike to something else that it is impossible to differentiate between them.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where two or more things are very similar.
- 2Both words can be used to describe physical objects, people, or concepts.
- 3Both words emphasize the lack of difference between two or more things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Identical is more commonly used than indistinguishable.
- 2Exactness: Identical implies that two or more things are exactly the same, while indistinguishable suggests that two or more things are so similar that they cannot be told apart.
- 3Degree of similarity: Identical implies complete similarity, while indistinguishable suggests a high degree of similarity but not necessarily complete similarity.
- 4Connotation: Identical has a neutral connotation, while indistinguishable can have a negative connotation when referring to counterfeit or fake items.
- 5Formality: Identical is more formal than indistinguishable.
Remember this!
Identical and indistinguishable are synonyms that describe situations where two or more things are very similar or cannot be told apart. However, identical implies complete similarity, while indistinguishable suggests a high degree of similarity but not necessarily complete similarity. Additionally, identical is more formal and neutral in connotation, while indistinguishable can have a negative connotation in certain contexts.
