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What does the term parisotes refer to?

  • Approximate equality

  • Constant variation

  • Absolute difference

  • Exact equality

Answer

Approximate equality, also known as parisotes, is a figure of speech in which two concepts or ideas are compared using terms that indicate likeness or resemblance rather than exact equivalence. This rhetorical device is often employed to convey a sense of nearness or similarity without asserting absolute identity.
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