essentially identical

Frequency: 6.98.1 per million words

Formal way to say that things are identical in their fundamental nature or function.

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Examples (10)

  • The two research findings were essentially identical, confirming the hypothesis.
  • Despite minor cosmetic differences, the prototypes were essentially identical.
  • Their arguments, though worded differently, were essentially identical in content.
  • After the update, the new software version was essentially identical to the previous one in terms of functionality.
  • The two cultures, while geographically separated, developed systems that were essentially identical.
  • His new proposal is essentially identical to the one we rejected last year.
  • The ingredients list for both products is essentially identical, suggesting similar compositions.
  • Although they used different methods, their results were essentially identical.
  • The replica was so well made it was essentially identical to the original.
  • Despite a few minor tweaks, the second draft remained essentially identical to the first.