Identically — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /ī-ˈden-ti-kəl/ iden·ti·cal

Meaning & Definition of Identically

Identically (adjective)

  1. being the same, selfsame
  2. having such close resemblance as to be essentially the same —often used with to or with
  3. having the same cause or origin

Identically (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in equally, equivalently

    similar: equally, equivalently, alike, also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so
    opposite: differently, dissimilarly, otherwise, contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa, diversely, unequally, variously

  2. as in exactly, precisely

    similar: ad verbum, directly, exactly, verbatim, word for word, accurately, precisely, literally
    opposite: inexactly, basically, essentially, virtually, carelessly, freely, imprecisely, inaccurately, loosely

Related Entry: Identical (adjective)

Identical is a different word from Identically. The synonyms below are for identical, not for identically.

  1. being one and not another

    "both families wanted the identical puppy and weren't accepting the argument that its littermates were just as good"

    similar: same, selfsame, very
    opposite: another, different, other
    near: differentiable, discriminable, disparate, dissimilar, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, unalike, unlike, varied, various

  2. resembling another in every respect

    "identical dresses whose only difference is a designer label that fetches a high price"

    similar: coequal, duplicate, equal, even, indistinguishable, same, much of a muchness
    related: akin, alike, analogous, comparable, coordinate, correspondent, corresponding, equivalent, like, look-alike, matching, parallel, similar, such, suchlike, synonymous, tantamount
    opposite: different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinctive, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike
    near: differentiable, discriminable, divers, miscellaneous, sundry, varied, various

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Identically

The most common words with a similar meaning to Identically:

equally, equivalently, alike, also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, ad verbum, directly, exactly, verbatim, word for word, accurately, precisely, literally

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Identically

Words with the opposite meaning of Identically:

differently, dissimilarly, otherwise, contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa, diversely, unequally, variously, inexactly, basically, essentially, virtually, carelessly, freely, imprecisely, inaccurately, loosely

Word Forms of Identically

Derived words: identically (adverb), identicalness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Identically

probably from Medieval Latin identicus, from Late Latin identitas

First known use: 1581

Frequently Asked Questions about Identically

What does "Identically" mean?

"Identically" means being the same, selfsame. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: being the same, selfsame. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Identically"?

Other words for "Identically" include equally, equivalently, alike, also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise and similarly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Identically" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Identically"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Identically". Common alternatives include equally, equivalently, alike, also, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so and ad verbum.

What is the opposite of "Identically"?

Antonyms of "Identically" include differently, dissimilarly, otherwise, contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely and vice versa.

Is "Identically" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Identically" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Identically"?

"Identically" is pronounced /ī-ˈden-ti-kəl/ and divided into syllables as iden·ti·cal.

What is the origin of the word "Identically"?

"Identically" comes from probably from Medieval Latin identicus, from Late Latin identitas. First known use: 1581.

What is another word for "Identically" meaning "as in equally, equivalently"?

When "Identically" (adverb) means as in equally, equivalently, synonyms include equally, equivalently, alike, also, correspondingly and ditto. Opposites in this sense include differently, dissimilarly, otherwise and contrarily.