B2 verb 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
identity
Verb
identify
부사
identically
형용사
identical
관련
identification
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: identical

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
identity
Verb
identify
부사
identically
형용사
identical
관련
identification

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

identical vs similar

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

📝

사용 참고사항

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'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

adjective + to + noun adjective + with + noun often used with 'almost' or 'virtually'
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: identical

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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