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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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People who disagree with him include his identical twin brother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The fans wanted more this year - perhaps it is time for Yates' less decorated, identical twin brother Adam to provide it.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Studies have pegged the identical twin concurrence rate anywhere from 60% to 90%, though the intensity of the twins’ autistic traits may differ significantly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

That’s more than eight times higher than the expenses on Vanguard’s real-estate index fund and its identical twin exchange-traded fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

My gaze passed over Neil’s identical twin brother, Sahil Roy, who apparently had noticed me and was now smiling, his face bright and happy.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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