Is personal-identity-criterion a common everyday word?

No. It is mainly used in philosophy and academic writing.

What is the difference between identity and a personal identity criterion?

Identity is the idea of being the same person. A criterion is the rule used to judge that.

Can I use this word in IELTS writing?

Yes, but only when the topic is philosophy, mind, or ethics.

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personal-identity-criterion

/ˌpɜː.sən.əl aɪˈden.tɪ.ti kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ən/

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noun

A standard used to judge whether a person is the same person over time. It is used in philosophy when people discuss identity, memory, and change.

Memory is one personal-identity criterion.
The philosopher rejected that personal-identity criterion.
Continuity of character may count as a criterion.

Adinary Nuance

A personal-identity-criterion is not the same as identity itself. It is the test or rule you use to decide if someone remains the same person. Writers may use this term instead of simple words like "sign" or "proof" when they want a more precise philosophical meaning.

In other languages

Vietnamese: tiêu chí bản sắc cá nhân
Spanish: criterio de identidad personal
Chinese: 个人身份标准
Japanese: 個人同一性の基準
Korean: 개인 정체성 기준

Etymology

This term is made from Latin-based English words: personal, identity, and criterion. It became common in modern philosophy writing in the 20th century.

Common phrases

personal identity criteriona criterion of personal identitycriteria for personal identity

Synonyms

standard test measure

Frequently asked questions

Is personal-identity-criterion a common everyday word?: No. It is mainly used in philosophy and academic writing.
What is the difference between identity and a personal identity criterion?: Identity is the idea of being the same person. A criterion is the rule used to judge that.
Can I use this word in IELTS writing?: Yes, but only when the topic is philosophy, mind, or ethics.