"comparative illusion" meaning in All languages combined

See comparative illusion on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: comparative illusions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} comparative illusion (plural comparative illusions)
  1. (linguistics) A kind of comparative sentence that superficially seems acceptable but actually has no clear meaning. Example: "More people have been to Russia than I have." Wikipedia link: comparative illusion Categories (topical): Linguistics
    Sense id: en-comparative_illusion-en-noun-rrvMvau7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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