Paradox

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəˌdɑːks/

Paradox (noun)

  1. A statement that seems to say two opposite things but might be true.
  2. A situation that is strange because it has two opposite features.

Examples

  • The statement 'less is more' is a classic paradox.
  • Saying 'I always lie' creates a paradox.

Common collocations: classic paradox, create a paradox, logical paradox, strange paradox, face a paradox

Synonyms of Paradox

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Paradox

  • When discussing logical coherence.