When Does a Heap End?

When Does a Heap End?

The Sorites Paradox arises from the vagueness of certain terms. For instance, if you remove one grain of sand from a heap, it remains a heap. But after enough grains are removed, does one remaining grain still constitute a heap? If not, when does the change occur?

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