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identische
/ɪˈdɛntɪʃə/
identical
Die beiden Dokumente sind identische Kopien.
The two documents are identical copies.
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.
Often used to emphasize complete similarity between two or more things.
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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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