sorites paradox
sorites paradox · sorites paradoxes
A paradox arising from vague predicates and repeatedly applying a small differenceA 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.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Forms
plural: sorites paradoxes| Singular | sorites paradox |
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