identity — who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining this
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining this
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdentəti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kimchi recipe is part of my Korean identity.
- He had an identity crisis when he realized he'd been wearing mismatched socks for a week.
- The police checked his identity before letting him enter the building.
identity
NOUN[/aɪˈdentəti/]
who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining this
The mask hid her face, but not her identity.
The kingdom's identity was shaped by its traditions and history. (WHO YOU ARE + WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE = IDENTITY)
A strong identity builds unity and leaves a lasting legacy.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'identitas', which evolved from the concept of 'sameness' or 'being the same' to denote the modern sense of 'identity' or 'essential character'. The Latin root idem means 'the same', and -itas is a nominalization suffix forming abstract nouns.
Breakdown
idem (same) + -itas (a Latin suffix forming abstract nouns, equivalent to English -ity).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's kimchi recipe is part of my Korean identity.”
“He had an identity crisis when he realized he'd been wearing mismatched socks for a week.”
“The police checked his identity before letting him enter the building.”
“She created a secret identity as a midnight cookie baker.”
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