US /aɪˈdɛntɪk/ UK /aɪˈdɛntɪk/
adj

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    identical, especially of diplomatic notes worded the same by several powers

    The allied governments delivered an identic protest to the regime.

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1 adj · identical, especially of... identicalsameequivalentuniform
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Etymology

From Medieval Latin identicus, from Late Latin identitas ('sameness'), from Latin idem ('the same'). Chiefly a diplomatic term for notes worded alike by several powers.

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