Identity
noun
Who or what a person or thing is.
He hid his true identity from the world.
Often appears as...
- hidden identity
- secret identity
noun
Equality in mathematical expressions.
In the equation 2x = 2, x = 1 is the identity.
Often appears as...
- identity equation
- identity element
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Technical
noun
A close similarity or affinity.
There is an identity of interests between students and teachers.
Often appears as...
- identity crisis
- identity theft
noun
Proof of who someone is.
He was asked to provide some form of identity.
Often appears as...
- identity card
- identity fraud
noun
The characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Part of his identity was his work.
Often appears as...
- national identity
- cultural identity
noun
Who or what a person or thing is.
He hid his true identity from the world.
Often appears as...
- hidden identity
- secret identity
noun
Equality in mathematical expressions.
In the equation 2x = 2, x = 1 is the identity.
Often appears as...
- identity equation
- identity element
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A close similarity or affinity.
There is an identity of interests between students and teachers.
Often appears as...
- identity crisis
- identity theft
noun
Proof of who someone is.
He was asked to provide some form of identity.
Often appears as...
- identity card
- identity fraud
noun
The characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Part of his identity was his work.
Often appears as...
- national identity
- cultural identity
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Identity
Refers to traits and characteristics that define a person uniquely.
She struggled to maintain her identity in the new city.
Pro Tip 2/3True vs. False
Can denote the distinction between an individual's societal facade and their genuine self.
Despite his fame, nobody knew his true identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Concealment
Often used when discussing the hiding of one's true self or intentions.
The spy lived every day under a false identity.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Identity
Refers to traits and characteristics that define a person uniquely.
She struggled to maintain her identity in the new city.
Pro Tip 2/3True vs. False
Can denote the distinction between an individual's societal facade and their genuine self.
Despite his fame, nobody knew his true identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Concealment
Often used when discussing the hiding of one's true self or intentions.
The spy lived every day under a false identity.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Identity
Refers to traits and characteristics that define a person uniquely.
She struggled to maintain her identity in the new city.
Pro Tip 2/3True vs. False
Can denote the distinction between an individual's societal facade and their genuine self.
Despite his fame, nobody knew his true identity.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity Concealment
Often used when discussing the hiding of one's true self or intentions.
The spy lived every day under a false identity.
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What is bipolar...
not a person's fault, or their whole identity, and it's something that can be controlled through a combination of medical treatments doing their work internally, friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside, and people with bipolar disorder empowering themselves to find balance in their lives.
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You are your microbes -...
Our bodies are homes to millions of different microbes, and we need them just as much as they need us. As we learn more about how our microbes interact with each other and with our bodies, we will reveal how we can nurture this complex, invisible world that shapes our personal identity, our health,
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An inside look at...
course the public school that I went to during the day was the complete opposite of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my
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Why should you read...
With its fluid language and approach to identity, "Orlando" is considered a key text in gender studies. The mind can only fly so far from the body before it returns to the constraints of life. Like many of her characters, Woolf's life ended in tragedy
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Did Shakespeare write...
parts one and two. Shakespeare's identity is only one of the many problems stylometry can resolve. It can help us determine when a work was written, whether an ancient text is a forgery, whether a student has committed plagiarism,
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David Birch: A new way...
and you think about identity, you can only think of identity in terms of cards with names on. And that's very subversive in a modern world. So the second example I thought I'd use is chat rooms. I'm very proud of that picture.
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The truth about bats -...
Batman might want to keep his identity secret, but a great way to help real bats is by continuing to learn about them and spreading the truth that they are real heroes, even if their good deeds are often unseen.
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Rethinking infidelity...
it is essential to do things that bring back a sense of self-worth, to surround oneself with love and with friends and activities that give back joy and meaning and identity. But even more important,
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Collaring A Massive Bull...
overheat the water helps keep acid eye cool be careful okay just one minute blood and tissue samples can tell the team who eside's relatives are perhaps even revealing the identity of his own mother
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National Geographic...
be your house you don't let anybody tell you that you're not worth it this is your life this is your identity you're the entire ocean in one job
Video examples
What is bipolar...
not a person's fault, or their whole identity, and it's something that can be controlled through a combination of medical treatments doing their work internally, friends and family fostering acceptance and understanding on the outside, and people with bipolar disorder empowering themselves to find balance in their lives.
Video examples
You are your microbes -...
Our bodies are homes to millions of different microbes, and we need them just as much as they need us. As we learn more about how our microbes interact with each other and with our bodies, we will reveal how we can nurture this complex, invisible world that shapes our personal identity, our health,
Video examples
An inside look at...
course the public school that I went to during the day was the complete opposite of this environment the boys and girls mixed was a nurturing caring environment he weren't slapped if he made a mistake and this contrast would lay the foundation for an identity crisis for my
Video examples
Why should you read...
With its fluid language and approach to identity, "Orlando" is considered a key text in gender studies. The mind can only fly so far from the body before it returns to the constraints of life. Like many of her characters, Woolf's life ended in tragedy
Video examples
Did Shakespeare write...
parts one and two. Shakespeare's identity is only one of the many problems stylometry can resolve. It can help us determine when a work was written, whether an ancient text is a forgery, whether a student has committed plagiarism,
Video examples
David Birch: A new way...
and you think about identity, you can only think of identity in terms of cards with names on. And that's very subversive in a modern world. So the second example I thought I'd use is chat rooms. I'm very proud of that picture.
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
Batman might want to keep his identity secret, but a great way to help real bats is by continuing to learn about them and spreading the truth that they are real heroes, even if their good deeds are often unseen.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
it is essential to do things that bring back a sense of self-worth, to surround oneself with love and with friends and activities that give back joy and meaning and identity. But even more important,
Video examples
Collaring A Massive Bull...
overheat the water helps keep acid eye cool be careful okay just one minute blood and tissue samples can tell the team who eside's relatives are perhaps even revealing the identity of his own mother
Video examples
National Geographic...
be your house you don't let anybody tell you that you're not worth it this is your life this is your identity you're the entire ocean in one job
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Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I don't blame the average seventeen-year-old punk-rock kid for calling me a sellout. I understand that. And maybe when they grow up a little bit, they'll realize there's more things to life than living out your rock & roll identity so righteously.
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Mel Brooks
American Comedian
Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to other characters living with him.
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Caroline Leavitt
American Novelist
Everyone thinks that a new place or a new identity will jumpstart a new life.
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Jessica Long
American Athlete
I love swimming, but swimming can't be my entire identity, my entire world.
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Abbey Clancy
British Model
I think it's important to keep your own identity when you've got a baby.
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Devin Townsend
Canadian Musician
The identity of each band is what's important for me production-wise.
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Nicola Roberts
English Musician
Clothes have helped me a lot, they helped fix my identity crisis.
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Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
My Irish identity is important as it's a part of who I am.
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Frank Abagnale
American Celebrity
The truth is, your identity already has been stolen.
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Marianne Williamson
American Author
The Western world is having an identity crisis.
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Kurt Cobain
American Singer
I don't blame the average seventeen-year-old punk-rock kid for calling me a sellout. I understand that. And maybe when they grow up a little bit, they'll realize there's more things to life than living out your rock & roll identity so righteously.
Quote examples
Mel Brooks
American Comedian
Every human being has hundreds of separate people living under his skin. The talent of a writer is his ability to give them their separate names, identities, personalities and have them relate to other characters living with him.
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Caroline Leavitt
American Novelist
Everyone thinks that a new place or a new identity will jumpstart a new life.
Quote examples
Jessica Long
American Athlete
I love swimming, but swimming can't be my entire identity, my entire world.
Quote examples
Abbey Clancy
British Model
I think it's important to keep your own identity when you've got a baby.
Quote examples
Devin Townsend
Canadian Musician
The identity of each band is what's important for me production-wise.
Quote examples
Nicola Roberts
English Musician
Clothes have helped me a lot, they helped fix my identity crisis.
Quote examples
Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
My Irish identity is important as it's a part of who I am.
Quote examples
Frank Abagnale
American Celebrity
The truth is, your identity already has been stolen.
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Marianne Williamson
American Author
The Western world is having an identity crisis.
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