distinction without a difference
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distinction without a difference
noun distinctions without a difference · distinctions without differences
- A linguistic or conceptual distinction which is of no practical importance or which has no effect on meaning; a perceived difference where there is no actual difference. "'The Active Inquirer' is the present name, though when we supported Mr. Adams it was called 'The Active Enquirer,' with an E." "A distinction without a difference; I like that," interrupted Captain Truck.
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noun perceived, but not actual difference
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title = {distinction without a difference},
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urldate = {2026-11-07}
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