English · Arts & Literature
paradox
/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/
[/ˈpær.ə.dɒks/]
contradictory truth
Advancednoun
Definition
A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may nonetheless be true.
Example
It is a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it often becomes to decide.
It is a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it often becomes to decide.
Etymology
From Greek 'paradoxon' (contrary to expectation), from 'para-' plus 'doxa' (opinion).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in philosophy, literature, and mathematics.