IDENTICAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IDENTICAL?

Need another word that means the same as “identical”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “identical” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Identical” are: selfsame, very, indistinguishable, superposable, monovular, similar, alike, the same, uniform, twin, interchangeable, undifferentiated, homogeneous, cut from the same cloth, the very same, one and the same, the very

Identical as an Adjective

Definitions of "Identical" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “identical” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Coinciding exactly when superimposed.
• Exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different.
• Expressing an identity.
• Having properties with uniform values along all axes.
• (of twins) derived from a single egg or ovum.
• Being the exact same one; not any other.
• Derived from a single egg or ovum.
• Similar in every detail; exactly alike.
• (of something encountered on separate occasions) the same.
• (of twins) developed from a single fertilized ovum, and therefore of the same sex and usually very similar in appearance.

Synonyms of "Identical" as an adjective (17 Words)

alike	(of two or more people or things) similar to each other. All politicians are alike.
cut from the same cloth	With parts removed.
homogeneous	All of the same or similar kind or nature. A close knit homogeneous group.
indistinguishable	Not capable of being distinguished or differentiated. The counterfeit bills were virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
interchangeable	Capable of replacing or changing places with something else. Interchangeable parts.
monovular	Derived from a single (fertilized) ovum; = “monozygotic”. Identical twins are monovular.
one and the same	Indefinite in time or position.
selfsame	Being the exact same one; not any other. Saw the selfsame quotation in two newspapers.
similar	Having the same or similar characteristics. They wore similar coats.
superposable	Coinciding exactly when superimposed.
the same	Unchanged in character or nature.
the very	Being the exact same one; not any other.
the very same	Being the exact same one; not any other.
twin	Of a crystal twinned. Her twin sister.
undifferentiated	Not differentiated. By six weeks the sexual glands are as yet undifferentiated between male and female.
uniform	Denoting a garment forming part of a person s uniform. Black uniform jackets.
very	Actual; precise (used to emphasize the exact identity of someone or something. On this very spot.

Usage Examples of "Identical" as an adjective

• Four girls in identical green outfits.
• Cars identical except for their license plates.
• Identical triangles.
• The passage on the second floor was identical to the one below.
• An identical proposition.
• She stole a suitcase from the identical station at which she had been arrested before.
• This is the identical room we stayed in before.
• Identical twins are monovular.
• Rows of identical houses.

Associations of "Identical" (30 Words)

alike	In a like manner. The brothers were very much alike.
coincident	In agreement or harmony. Coincident circles.
commensurate	Corresponding in size or degree; in proportion. Such heavy responsibility must receive commensurate reward.
comparable	Able to be likened to another; similar. The situation in Holland is comparable to that in England.
compatible	(of a computer, piece of software, etc.) able to be used with a specified piece of equipment or software without special adaptation or modification. The printer is fully compatible with all leading software.
concurrent	(of three or more lines) meeting at or tending towards one point. There are three concurrent art fairs around the city.
conformable	Disposed or willing to comply. The human adoption of practices which are conformable to biological constraints.
congruent	Coinciding when superimposed. Institutional and departmental objectives are very largely congruent.
congruous	Suitable or appropriate together. This explanation is congruous with earlier observations.
equal	Be equal to in quality or ability. He equalled the world record of 9 93 seconds.
equalize	Level the score in a match by scoring a goal. Britain is required to equalize pension rights between men and women.
equate	Consider (one thing) to be the same as or equivalent to another. That sum equates to half a million pounds today.
equilateral	Having all its sides of the same length. An equilateral triangle.
evenhanded	Without partiality. Evenhanded justice.
fair	Without favoring one party in a fair evenhanded manner. They set sail with a fair wind.
harmonious	Tuneful; not discordant. The tailored clothes were harmonious with her military bearing.
homogeneous	Of the same kind; alike. Homogeneous catalysis.
indistinguishable	Not capable of being distinguished or differentiated. The counterfeit bills were virtually indistinguishable from the real thing.
liken	Point out the resemblance of someone or something to. Racism is likened to a contagious disease.
likeness	Picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing. Her likeness to him was astonishing.
match	The score needed to win a match. The headdresses and bouquet were a perfect match.
proportionate	Exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities. Proportionate representation of a minority group.
same	Similarly in the same way. He put on the same costume that he had worn in Ottawa.
similar	Having the same or similar characteristics. He was one of those whose similar you never meet.
similitude	The quality or state of being similar to something. Conrad uses a range of constructions which express or imply similitude.
simultaneous	Occurring or operating at the same time. A simultaneous withdrawal of troops.
sync	Synchronize. Images flash on to your screen in sync with the music.
synchronize	Arrange or represent events so that they co-occur. You can synchronize your calendar with your GPS device and be alerted when you need to leave for an appointment.
tantamount	Being essentially equal to something. The resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt.
twin	A twin engined aircraft. The company twinned its core business of brewing with that of distilling.