sorites paradoxes

A form of sorites paradox — A paradox arising from vague predicates and repeatedly applying a small difference. For example, removing one grain from a heap of sand still leaves a heap, yet removing enough grains will eventually not leave a heap.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of sorites paradox
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