동일한
identical이 두 문서는 동일한 내용입니다.
These two documents have identical content.
Being exactly the same in all aspects; identical.
두 제품은 동일한 성능을 가지고 있습니다.
The two products have identical performance.
동일한 조건에서 실험을 반복했습니다.
We repeated the experiment under identical conditions.
Often used to emphasize that two or more things are exactly the same without any differences.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
While '동일한' is formal and precise, '같은' is more commonly used in everyday speech for similar meanings.
Gold Rule
Precision in Technical Writing
In technical or scientific writing, '동일한' is preferred over '같은' to avoid ambiguity.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Korean roots '동(同)' meaning 'same' and '일(一)' meaning 'one', combined with the adjective suffix '-한'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and technical contexts to describe exact equivalence or sameness. Often used in scientific, legal, and technical writing.