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identical

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //aɪˈdɛntɪkəɫ// UK //aɪdˈɛntɪkəl// iden·ti·cal Academic Archaic General-service

adj. exactly the same as something else. You use this when two things look or act so much alike that you cannot see any difference between them.

adj. exactly alike or equal in every respect. Often used to describe objects, concepts, or biological entities that share every characteristic or originate from the same source.


SIMPLE

The two sisters are wearing identical dresses today.

CONTEXTUAL

The laboratory results were identical to the ones we received last month, confirming the experiment's reliability.

COMPLEX

While the two buildings appear identical from the street, a closer inspection of the interior floor plans reveals subtle architectural differences designed to accommodate different commercial needs.

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Origin

From identic + -al.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'to' when making a comparison.

Pitfall

Your phone is identical with mine.Your phone is identical to mine.In modern English, 'identical' almost always takes the preposition 'to' rather than 'with'.

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