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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

identical means: Exactly the same, with no difference between the things being compared.

adjective

EXACTLY THE SAMEB1

Exactly the same, with no difference between the things being compared.

  • The two keys are identical.
  • They wore identical shirts to the party.
  • Is this phone identical to your old one?

How to use it: identical to something (My bag is identical to yours.)

Similar words: the same, indistinguishable

Opposites: different

Common phrases: identical twins, identical copies, identical to something, identical design

EXACTLY EQUIVALENTB2

Exactly equal in value, amount, or meaning.

  • Both methods gave identical results.
  • The two payments were identical in value.
  • Are these expressions identical in meaning?

How to use it: identical in something (The two expressions are identical in meaning.)

Similar words: equal, equivalent

Opposites: unequal

Common phrases: identical values, identical results, identical in meaning

Questions about identical

What does identical mean?

Exactly the same, with no difference between the things being compared.

What is identical in other languages?

Türkçe: aynı · Español: idéntico · Français: identique · Deutsch: identisch · Italiano: identico · 日本語: 同一の

How do you pronounce identical?

It is pronounced /aɪˈdentɪkəl/.

How do you use identical in a sentence?

The two keys are identical. They wore identical shirts to the party.

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