noun

paradox

paradox, contradiction

It's a paradox that saving money costs money.

It's a paradox that saving money costs money.

He was a paradox—a rich man who lived simply.

He was a paradox—a rich man who lived simply.

((a/the)) paradox ((...)) a statement or situation that seems strange because it has two opposite features It's a classic paradox of modern life.

Synonyms: contradiction, inconsistency, anomaly; Antonyms: axiom, truism

From Greek 'para-' (beyond, against) + 'doxa' (opinion). It means 'contrary to opinion or expectation'.

Think of a 'pair of docs' (doctors) arguing, presenting contradictory but seemingly true statements.

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