identical

[aɪˈdentɪkl̩]

identical Definition

• 1. exactly the same, alike in every way
• 2. similar or alike in every way except for minor differences

Using identical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "identical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two paintings are identical.

• Example

  The twins were dressed in identical clothes.

• Example

  The two cars are almost identical except for their color.

• Example

  The fingerprints were identical, proving that he was at the scene of the crime.

identical Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for identical

• same
• equal
• equivalent
• indistinguishable
• twin

Antonyms for identical

• different
• distinct
• unique

Phrases with identical

• identical twins

  twins who develop from a single fertilized egg and are therefore genetically identical

  Example

  Mary and Jane are identical twins.

• identical elements

  elements that have the same value or properties

  Example

  In mathematics, two sets are identical if they have the same elements.

• identical particles

  particles that are indistinguishable from each other, such as electrons or photons

  Example

  In quantum mechanics, identical particles obey the Pauli exclusion principle.

Origins of identical

from Medieval Latin 'identicus', from Latin 'idem' meaning 'same'

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Summary: identical in Brief

The term 'identical' [aɪˈdentɪkl̩] refers to things that are exactly the same or very similar with only minor differences. It can describe physical objects like paintings or cars, as well as abstract concepts like fingerprints or mathematical sets. 'Identical' is often used to describe twins who are genetically the same, and it is also used in scientific contexts to describe particles that are indistinguishable from each other.