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Paradox Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Paradox" is mainly used as adjective meaning "paradoxical", "contradictory" or "illogical". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Paradox"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "Paradox" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Contradictory or illogical"
"Paradox", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Contradictory or contrary to logic or intuition."
- Translation(s): paradoxical, contradictory, illogical
- Synonym(s): widersprüchlich, unlogisch
- Antonym(s): logisch, konsistent
- Related word(s): Paradoxon, Widerspruch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Es ist paradox, dass er so viel arbeitet und trotzdem arm ist.
- Die Aussage klingt paradox, ist aber wahr.
- Ein paradoxes Verhalten kann oft verwirrend sein.
2.) "A seemingly contradictory situation or statement that is true"
"Paradox", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Situation or statement that seems contradictory but can be true."
- Translation(s): paradox, contradiction
- Synonym(s): Widerspruch, Antinomie
- Antonym(s): Klarheit, Einfachheit
- Related word(s): paradox, widersprüchlich
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Paradox der Freiheit ist faszinierend.
- Ein bekanntes Paradox ist das Lügner-Paradoxon.
- Das Paradox besteht darin, dass weniger mehr ist.