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identic

Medieval Latin

same, identical

Variants:identicident
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From Medieval Latin identicus, from Late Latin idem (the same). Forms words about sameness and recognition: identical (exactly the same), identify (establish who or what), identity (the qualities that define someone), and identification (the process of recognizing). The root captures the concept of 'being the same thing.'

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identify

to recognize or establish the identity of

identity

Who a person is; the characteristics that define someone

identification

The act of identifying; proof of who someone is

identical

Exactly alike in every detail; the very same

identities

Plural of identity; distinguishing characteristics of persons or things