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paradox in Latin

paradox in Latin is paradoxum — paradox means a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.

paradox in Latin

paradoxum
noun
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

What does "paradox" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.
    "He was a paradox: fiercely private yet a famous public performer."

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 Latin?

"paradox" in Latin is paradoxum. 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 Latin, "paradox" is paradoxum.

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