identical
UK: aɪˈdɛntɪk(ə)l | US: aɪˈdɛntɪk(ə)l
adj. exactly the same in every detail
adj. (mathematics/logic) having the same value or truth conditions
identical = ident<same> + ical<adjective suffix>
- ident<same>: From Latin identitas ("sameness"), derived from idem ("the same").
- ical<adjective suffix>: From Latin -icalis, forming adjectives meaning "relating to" or "pertaining to."
Etymology Origin:
The word "identical" traces back to the Latin idem ("the same"), which evolved into identitas ("sameness") in Medieval Latin. The suffix -ical was later added to form the adjective, emphasizing a quality of being indistinguishable or exact in comparison. The term originally appeared in philosophical and mathematical contexts to denote absolute equivalence, later broadening to general usage.
The two signatures are nearly identical, making it hard to detect forgery.
The twins wore identical outfits to confuse their friends.
In algebra, identical equations have the same solutions.
The copies were so identical that even the printer couldn’t tell them apart.
Their opinions on the matter were almost identical, leaving no room for debate.