Idenity vs. Identity: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on November 18, 2023
"Idenity" is incorrect, while "Identity" is the correct spelling, denoting someone's characteristics, beliefs, or qualities defining them.
Which is correct: Idenity or Identity
How to spell Identity?
Idenity is Incorrect
Identity is Correct
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Key Differences
"Identity" has the same "tity" ending as "entity," a similar concept.
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Think of "id" as the psychological term and add "-entity," forming "identity."
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Remember, "Identity" starts with 'I' for "I am," followed by "dentity" as in "denoting entity."
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Mistakes often miss the 't;' remember, it's vital as in "id + entity" = "identity."
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"Ident-" signifies "same," and "-ity" turns adjectives into nouns; combining both gives "Identity."
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Idenity and Identity Definitions
Identity
Identity in mathematics is an equation that is valid for all values of its variables
The equation showcases an identity in algebra.
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Identity
Identity is the fact of being who or what a person or thing is; for instance
The identity of the mysterious benefactor was finally revealed.
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Identity
Identity is the state of having unique identifying characteristics held by no other person or thing;
The spy assumed a false identity.
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Identity
Identity involves the qualities, beliefs, and personality forming a person's self-image;
He struggled with his identity after the accident.
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Identity
Identity refers to the condition of being oneself and not another
In her autobiography, she explores her identity as a writer.
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Identity
The condition of being a certain person or thing
What is the identity of the author of the manuscript?.
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Identity
The set of characteristics by which a person or thing is definitively recognizable or known
"The identity of the nation had ... been keenly contested in the period of nationalist opposition to Imperial rule" (Judith M. Brown).
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Identity
The awareness that an individual or group has of being a distinct, persisting entity
"He felt more at home thousands of miles from Britain than he did in an English village four miles from his home ... Was he losing his identity?" (Robert Fallon).
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Identity
The fact or condition of being the same as something else
The identity of the two handwriting samples was established by an expert.
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Identity
The fact or condition of being associated or affiliated with something else
The identity between mass and energy.
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Identity
Information, such as an identification number, used to establish or prove a person's individuality, as in providing access to a credit account.
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Identity
An equation that is satisfied by any number that replaces the letter for which the equation is defined.
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Identity
Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same.
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Identity
The difference or character that marks off an individual or collective from the rest of the same kind, selfhood, sense of who something or someone or oneself is, or the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of such an individual or group by others or themself.
I've been through so many changes, I have no sense of identity.
This nation has a strong identity.
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Identity
A name or persona—a mask or appearance one presents to the world—by which one is known.
This criminal has taken on several identities.
In this show, the competitor's identity will remain secret until after the vote.
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Identity
(mathematics) An equation which always holds true regardless of the choice of input variables.
The equation (x+y)(x−y) = x2−y2 is an algebraic identity. It is true regardless of the values of x and y.
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Identity
(algebra) An element of an algebraic structure which, when applied to another element under an operation in that structure, yields this second element.
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Identity
The state or quality of being identical, or the same; sameness.
Identity is a relation between our cognitions of a thing, not between things themselves.
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Identity
The condition of being the same with something described or asserted, or of possessing a character claimed; as, to establish the identity of stolen goods.
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Identity
The distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity;
You can lose your identity when you join the army
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Identity
The individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known;
Geneticists only recently discovered the identity of the gene that causes it
It was too dark to determine his identity
She guessed the identity of his lover
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Identity
An operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates;
The identity under numerical multiplication is 1
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FAQs
What is the pronunciation of Identity?
Identity is pronounced as /ʌɪˈdɛntɪti/.
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What is the root word of Identity?
The root word is "ident," from Latin "idem," meaning "the same."
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What is the verb form of Identity?
"Identity" is a noun; there's no verb form. However, "identify" is a related verb.
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Why is it called Identity?
It's called "identity" from Latin 'identitas,' meaning "sameness, oneness," reflecting the idea of one's individuality or the state of being oneself.
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Which preposition is used with Identity?
Prepositions like "of" can be used (e.g., "identity of the suspect").
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Is Identity a vowel or consonant?
"Identity" is a word, not a letter, so it's neither a vowel nor a consonant.
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What is a stressed syllable in Identity?
The stress is on the second syllable: "den."
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What is the third form of Identity?
"Identity" stays the same; it doesn’t have different forms.
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Which conjunction is used with Identity?
There's no specific conjunction used with "identity;" any can be used as appropriate to the sentence.
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Is Identity a negative or positive word?
It is neutral; context determines positive or negative connotations.
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What is the opposite of Identity?
There's no direct opposite, but "anonymity" or "difference" could be contextually opposite.
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How is Identity used in a sentence?
"She formed a new identity after moving to the big city."
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Which article is used with Identity?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
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Is Identity an abstract noun?
Yes, it's an abstract noun as it denotes an idea or concept.
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What is the first form of Identity?
As a noun, it doesn’t have verb-like forms; "identity" is the standard form.
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What is the second form of Identity?
"Identity" doesn't have different forms like verbs; it remains "identity."
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Is Identity a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one identity or multiple identities.
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Is the Identity term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in speech or writing.
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Which determiner is used with Identity?
No specific determiner; any can be used depending on the sentence.
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
