Identity Definition
identity
- noun
- the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"
- 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"
- an operator that leaves unchanged the element on which it operates; "the identity under numerical multiplication is 1"
- exact sameness; "they shared an identity of interests"
"Identity" in song lyrics
See how identity is used in real songs:
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"When you show the world ya true identity"
Aceyalone — Junkman -
"You should have seen the chemistry, I changed that freak's identity"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — These R the Tales -
"Pretender think that he know my identity"
Ant Banks — Keep 'em Guessin
Words that rhyme with identity
Usage tips for "identity"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "identity" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for identity to find words that pair well.