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identical

/aɪˈdentɪkl/
English Definition
adj. exactly alike
中文释义
完全相同的
Example Sentence

The two ancient coins, though found in separate tombs, were identical in weight and design, suggesting a common mint.

这两枚古代硬币虽然在不同的墓穴中发现,但在重量和设计上完全相同,表明它们来自同一个铸币厂。

Synonyms
indistinguishable matching equivalent
Antonyms
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

A researcher measured the average daily water loss (in milliliters) from the leaves of three plant species grown under identical humid and dry conditions:

From a Command of Evidence: Quantitative question · Information and Ideas

In a laboratory experiment, plants grown under intermittent light exposure—several short light periods separated by darkness—produced more biomass than genetically identical plants grown under a single continuous light period of the same total duration.

From a Inferences question · Information and Ideas

In a controlled taste test, participants rated an unfamiliar fruit more favorably when it was labeled with an appealing, invented name than when the identical fruit was labeled with its actual, scientific-sounding name.

From a Inferences question · Information and Ideas

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ident(same)+ical(form).
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “identical”?

  1. A Fully in agreement
  2. B Exactly alike
  3. C Enough, sufficient
  4. D Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
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B — Exactly alike. “identical” means exactly alike.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “exactly alike”?

  1. A adequate
  2. B unanimous
  3. C identical
  4. D dynamic
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C — identical. “identical” means exactly alike.

Common questions about “identical”

What does “identical” mean?

identical — exactly alike. In Chinese: 完全相同的.

How do you pronounce “identical”?

identical is pronounced /aɪˈdentɪkl/.

How is “identical” used in a sentence?

The two ancient coins, though found in separate tombs, were identical in weight and design, suggesting a common mint. (这两枚古代硬币虽然在不同的墓穴中发现,但在重量和设计上完全相同,表明它们来自同一个铸币厂。)

What are synonyms for “identical”?

indistinguishable, matching, equivalent — all close in meaning to identical (exactly alike).

What is the opposite of “identical”?

different, distinct — each the opposite of identical (exactly alike).

Is “identical” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. identical is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “identical”?

ident(same)+ical(form).

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