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identical twin

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noun

  1. one of a pair of twins who develop from a single fertilized ovum and therefore have the same genotype, are of the same sex, and usually resemble each other closely.


Etymology

Origin of identical twin

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Lime filed a nearly identical suit soon after.

From The Verge • Jul. 24, 2019

By ritually removing T’Challa’s powers and putting Killmonger in an identical suit, Black Panther places them on even ground.

From The Verge • Feb. 19, 2018

Culver City officials said they expect to file an almost identical suit on Friday. 

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2016

But there, before his eyes, if he could believe their testimony, was the identical suit which had been sent to him by good Sir Philip Beauchamp, shortly before he left the shores of England.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

It appears that he had discovered the identical suit at the pawnbroker's.

From Oliver Goldsmith A Biography by Irving, Washington

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