oxymoron
The origin and history of oxymoron.
Etymology
From Greek roots meaning "sharp" and "dull/foolish" — the word describing contradictions is itself a small contradiction.
The origin and history of oxymoron.
From Greek roots meaning "sharp" and "dull/foolish" — the word describing contradictions is itself a small contradiction.
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