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distinction without a difference
Noun
Japanese Meaning
本質的な違いがないのに、あたかも区別があるかのように示す、実質的な意義や効果を伴わない区別。 / 実際には差異がないにもかかわらず、見かけ上の違いを強調すること。
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(set phrase) 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.
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distinction without a difference
Calling the two proposals 'alternative approaches' was a distinction without a difference that only confused the committee.
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Calling the two proposals 'alternative approaches' was a distinction without a difference that only confused the committee.
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