Identtinen
Identtinen is a Finnish adjective meaning identical. It is used to describe two or more things that are the same in all essential properties within a given framework, or that share the same identity. In everyday language it is common to say that two objects are identtinen, such as when a copier produces an identtinen kopio (identical copy). The term is widely used across disciplines to convey exact sameness in the specified context.
Etymology: The word derives from identiteetti (identity) and the common Finnish suffix -inen which forms adjectives
Applications: In mathematics and logic, identtinen describes equality or the identity relation; for example, two expressions
- identtiset kaksoset (identical twins)
- identtinen kopio (an identical copy)
- identtinen ratkaisu (an identical solution)
Usage note: Identtinen is stronger than similar (samanlainen) and implies no observable difference within the defined