What does Plato mean by "We do not consider that the difference may be purely nominal and accidental”?

“Purely nominal” means existing only in name, while “accidental” means incidental or due to chance rather than essential. Plato is saying the differences are not being treated as merely minor or coincidental. Choice C expresses that meaning; the phrase is not about whether the differences are understood or discussed.

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