Word
identical
Phoneticsiden·ti·cal
US/aɪˈdɛntɪkəɫ/
UK/aɪdˈɛntɪkəl/
Definitions
01exactly the same
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. exactly the same in every way, so that you cannot see any difference.
adj. bearing full likeness by having precisely the same set of characteristics; indistinguishable and non-gradable.
日本語:同じ※
“The two sisters wore identical dresses to the party.”
“The laboratory results were identical to the findings from the previous study, confirming that the initial hypothesis was correct.”
Pitfall
The two cars are identical to each other.
The two cars are identical.
While you can say 'A is identical to B', when describing two things together, simply say they are 'identical' without 'to each other'.
Synonyms
02the very same one
C1 · Advanced Philosophy Academic · Formal
adj. being the exact same person or thing, not just a similar one.
adj. referring to the selfsame entity; numerically identical rather than merely qualitatively similar.
日本語:同一※
“This is the identical spot where we met ten years ago.”
“The witness claimed it was the identical vehicle he had seen fleeing the scene, noting a specific scratch on the rear bumper.”
Synonyms
03twins
B2 · Upper Intermediate Biology
adj. describing twins who developed from the same egg and look exactly the same.
adj. of twins, developed from a single fertilised ovum and therefore sharing the same genetic code.
“Identical twins often have very similar personalities as well as looks.”
“The study focused on identical twins raised apart to determine the relative influence of genetics and environment on cognitive development.”
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04an identical twin
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal
n. one of two twins who look exactly the same.
n. an individual who is an identical twin.
“She is an identical, so people often mistake her for her sister.”
“As an identical, he grew accustomed to teachers calling him by his brother's name throughout primary school.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “identical” in context.
Adjective
01. identical to
“Her handwriting is almost identical to her mother's, making it hard to tell them apart.”
adj + prep
02. virtually identical
“The two mobile phone models are virtually identical in terms of design and features.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Then came a solution using five identical 120-sided dice.” “Even though Maresca was Guardiola’s assistant at City in 2022-23, and his football is Guardiola-inspired, it is not identical, not least because Guardiola was always evolving.” “The influence of 2019’s Resident Evil 2 remake is immediately apparent from the identical UI of an achievements menu.” “However, these relationships do not appear to be identical across different populations.” Etymology
From identic + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Common
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