C1 noun ニュートラル

identity

/aɪˈden.tə.ti/

Identity refers to the distinguishing character or personality of an individual, encompassing the qualities, beliefs, and expressions that make a person or group unique. In a broader sense, it describes the state of remaining the same under different conditions or the condition of being exactly like something else.

例文

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The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

2

Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

3

I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

語族

名詞
identity
Verb
identify
副詞
identically
形容詞
identical
関連
identification
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'ID'. Your 'ID' card is the physical proof of your abstract 'Identity'.

クイックテスト

The witness was unable to provide a definitive _____ of the suspect during the lineup.

正解!

正解は: identification

例文

1

The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

everyday

The artist's work explores the complex relationship between cultural heritage and personal identity.

2

Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

formal

Verification of the applicant's identity is a mandatory requirement for the processing of a visa application.

3

I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

informal

I feel like I'm having a bit of an identity crisis trying to decide which career path to take.

4

Post-structuralist theorists argue that identity is not a fixed essence but a fluid social construct.

academic

Post-structuralist theorists argue that identity is not a fixed essence but a fluid social construct.

5

To remain competitive, the firm must maintain a consistent corporate identity across all international markets.

business

To remain competitive, the firm must maintain a consistent corporate identity across all international markets.

語族

名詞
identity
Verb
identify
副詞
identically
形容詞
identical
関連
identification

よく使う組み合わせ

sense of identity a feeling of knowing who you are
national identity a sense of a nation as a cohesive whole
identity theft the fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information
mistaken identity a situation in which someone is thought to be someone else
establish an identity to prove or create a recognized persona or status

よく使うフレーズ

identity crisis

a period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of self becomes insecure

hidden identity

a state where one's true character or name is kept secret

brand identity

the visible elements of a brand that identify and distinguish the brand in consumers' minds

よく混同される語

identity vs identification

Identification refers to the act of identifying or the document (ID) used to prove who you are, whereas identity is the abstract state of being a specific person.

📝

使い方のコツ

At the C1 level, 'identity' is frequently used in sociopolitical and psychological contexts to discuss how individuals relate to groups. It can be both a countable noun (different identities) and an uncountable concept.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners often say 'show your identity' when they actually mean 'show your identification' or 'show your ID card'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'ID'. Your 'ID' card is the physical proof of your abstract 'Identity'.

📖

語源

From the Late Latin 'identitas', derived from 'idem', meaning 'the same'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: plural is 'identities' Often followed by prepositions like 'of' or 'as' Commonly preceded by adjectives: 'cultural', 'gender', 'national'
🌍

文化的な背景

In many modern Western societies, identity is increasingly discussed as intersectional, combining factors like race, gender, and class.

クイックテスト

The witness was unable to provide a definitive _____ of the suspect during the lineup.

正解!

正解は: identification

関連単語

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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