paradox in Dutch
paradox in Dutch is paradox, tegenspraak — paradox means a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
paradox in Dutch
paradox
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
paradox
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
tegenspraak
(uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
What does "paradox" mean?
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noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
"The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox."
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noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.
"He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer."
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paradox in a sentence
- The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox.
- It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it can be to decide.
- He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer.
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What is "paradox" in Dutch?
"paradox" in Dutch is paradox, tegenspraak. paradox means: A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
How do you use "paradox" in a sentence?
Example: "The statement "this sentence is false" is a classic paradox." In Dutch, "paradox" is paradox, tegenspraak.
Are there other ways to say "paradox" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "paradox": paradox, tegenspraak.
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