C1 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

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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.

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
identity
Verb
identify
Advérbio
identically
Adjetivo
identical
Relacionado
identification
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: identification

Exemplos

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
identity
Verb
identify
Advérbio
identically
Adjetivo
identical
Relacionado
identification

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: identification

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bit

B2

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B2

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B2

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bizarrely

B2

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blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

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B2

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blackhead

B2

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B2

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blackness

B2

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