Definition

The condition of being exactly the same as something else.

Example

The identicalness of the two paintings made it hard to tell them apart.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the identicalness between those two paintings?

Yeah, it's almost like they were created by the same artist.

Right? The colors and shapes are so similar, it's uncanny.

I wonder if the artist did that on purpose to show a theme.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Identicalness → It is formed from "identical" (from Latin "identicus", meaning the same) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "identicalness" refers to the state of being the same or identical.

Memory Tip

Think of 'identical' meaning 'the same' and '-ness' indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'identicalness' refers to the quality of being the same.

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