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Synonyms
i·den·ti·cal (ī-dĕńtĭ-kəl)

[From Medieval Latin identicus, from Late Latin identitās, identity; see identity.]

adjective 

  1. Being the same: another orator who used the senator's identical words.
  2. Exactly equal and alike.
  3. Having such a close similarity or resemblance as to be essentially equal or interchangeable.
  4. Biology Of or relating to a twin or twins developed from the same fertilized ovum and having the same genetic makeup and closely similar appearance; monozygotic.

derivatives

i·deńti·cal·ly
adverb
i·deńti·cal·ness
noun

usage note

Usage Note: Some authorities on usage specify with as the preferred preposition after identical, but either with or to is acceptable.