identifying
|i-den-ti-fy-ing|
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/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
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/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ/
(identify)
incorrect recognition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'identify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'identificare,' where 'idem' meant 'same' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'identificare' transformed into the French word 'identifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'identify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make the same,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'identify'.
She is identifying the species of the plant.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35