B2 verb Neutral

identical

/aɪˈden.tɪ.kəl/

Exactly the same in every detail; being the very same one. It describes two or more things that are indistinguishable from each other or are the same in appearance, quality, or nature.

Ejemplos

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1

The two houses were built with identical layouts to save on architectural costs.

The two houses were constructed with exactly the same floor plans to reduce design expenses.

2

The specimens were subjected to identical laboratory conditions to ensure the validity of the results.

The samples were kept under the exact same controlled environment to make sure the data was accurate.

3

My keys look identical to yours, so let's be careful not to swap them.

My keys look exactly like yours, so we should make sure we don't mix them up.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
identity
Verb
identify
Adverbio
identically
Adjetivo
identical
Relacionado
identification
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'ID' cards. If two people had the same ID number, they would be 'identical' in the computer system.

Quiz rápido

The signatures on the two documents were so ________ that the bank suspected they had been forged.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: identical

Ejemplos

1

The two houses were built with identical layouts to save on architectural costs.

everyday

The two houses were constructed with exactly the same floor plans to reduce design expenses.

2

The specimens were subjected to identical laboratory conditions to ensure the validity of the results.

formal

The samples were kept under the exact same controlled environment to make sure the data was accurate.

3

My keys look identical to yours, so let's be careful not to swap them.

informal

My keys look exactly like yours, so we should make sure we don't mix them up.

4

Identical twins originate from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryos.

academic

Monozygotic twins come from one single egg that divides into two separate individuals.

5

The brand produces identical components across all its manufacturing plants worldwide.

business

The company manufactures the exact same parts in all of its factories globally.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
identity
Verb
identify
Adverbio
identically
Adjetivo
identical
Relacionado
identification

Colocaciones comunes

identical twins twins that look exactly the same
virtually identical almost exactly the same
identical in appearance looking exactly the same
identical results the exact same outcomes
near-identical very close to being exactly the same

Frases Comunes

identical in every way

exactly the same in every single detail

nearly identical

not quite the same but very close

carbon copy

an exact or identical reproduction

Se confunde a menudo con

identical vs similar

Similar means having likeness but not being exactly the same; identical means there is no difference at all.

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Notas de uso

Identical is an absolute adjective, meaning something is either identical or it isn't; however, it is common in modern English to use modifiers like 'nearly' or 'almost' for emphasis. It is typically followed by the preposition 'to' or 'with'.

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Errores comunes

Avoid saying 'more identical' or 'most identical' as it is a non-gradable state. Instead, use 'nearly identical' if there are minor differences.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'ID' cards. If two people had the same ID number, they would be 'identical' in the computer system.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'identicus', which comes from 'identitas' (identity), ultimately from the Latin 'idem' meaning 'the same'.

Patrones gramaticales

adjective + to + noun adjective + with + noun often used with 'almost' or 'virtually'
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Contexto cultural

The term is most culturally significant in the context of genetics and psychology when discussing the nature vs. nurture debate regarding identical twins.

Quiz rápido

The signatures on the two documents were so ________ that the bank suspected they had been forged.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: identical

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

turn

A1

To move your body or an object so that it faces a different direction. It also means to change the direction you are moving, such as when walking or driving.

play

A1

To engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than for a serious or practical purpose. It is also used to describe participating in a sport or performing music on an instrument.

live

A1

To have your home in a particular place or to exist as a living being. It is commonly used to describe where someone resides or the state of being alive.

happen

A1

To take place or occur, often without being planned or by chance. It describes an event or situation that comes into existence at a particular time.

lose

A1

To be unable to find something that you previously had or owned. It also means to fail to win a game, competition, or argument.

include

A1

To make someone or something part of a larger group, set, or list. It describes when one thing contains another thing as a component or member.

change

A1

To make someone or something different or to become different. It can also mean to stop using one thing and start using another, such as putting on different clothes.

watch

A1

To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is moving or changing. It implies paying attention to what is happening or waiting for something to occur.

speak

A1

To use your voice to say words or have a conversation with another person. It also refers to the ability to communicate using a specific language.

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