identical
Translation
identical, the same
Examples
The two cars are identical.
The two cars are identical.
This is the identical spot where it happened.
This is the identical spot where it happened.
Grammar Patterns
(be) identical exactly the same The two copies are identical.
identical to ((sth./sb.)) exactly the same as (sth./sb.) This sample is identical to the original.
Similar Words
Synonyms: same, alike, indistinguishable; Antonyms: different, distinct
Etymology
From the Latin word 'identicus', which comes from 'idem' meaning 'the same'.
Memory Tips
'Identical twins' look exactly the same. The word 'identity' shares the same root.