I've actually never used WordPress.com, I've been on self hosted ever since I first used WP a few years ago, so I have no idea how limited its features may or may not be. All the same, you are right, and WordPress is far from limited feature wise; I don't think I've ever seen a concept go unresolved.

ps. Isn't the expression "one and the same"?
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