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Rule "exact same/identical (same/identical)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: exact same/identical (same/identical)
By default, this rule is not active in LanguageTool
Message: Consider using <suggestion>\2</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/wordiness/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • This is the exact same situation.
    Correction suggestion: same
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • This is the same situation.
ID: EXACT_SAME [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-21 22:33:10 +0100)