identische
/ɪˈdɛntɪʃə/adjective★Intermediate
general
exactly the same in every detail; indistinguishable from another
Sie tragen identische Kleidung.
They are wearing identical clothing.
Die Zwillinge sehen identisch aus.
The twins look identical.
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Often used to emphasize complete similarity between two or more things.
Collocations
identische Kopieidentical copyidentische Zwillingeidentical twinsidentische Teileidentical parts
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Common Usage
Use 'identische' when you want to emphasize that two things are completely indistinguishable from each other.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'identicus', meaning 'the same', which comes from 'idem' meaning 'the same' and 'dent' meaning 'teeth' (referring to the same teeth).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in legal, scientific, or technical contexts to describe objects or concepts that are exactly the same.
Word Breakdown
ident
same
root-isch
relating to
suffix-e
feminine adjective ending
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