paradox

The word “paradox” has 3 syllables: par-a-dox.

It's pronounced as /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/.

What is synonym and antonym for paradox?

In the thesaurus, “paradox” has 10 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paradox along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for paradox

absurdity
ambiguity
anomaly
contradiction
dichotomy
enigma
incongruity
inconsistency
mystery
oddity

Antonyms for paradox

normality
regularity
standard
usualness

Meanings of paradox

noun

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.
A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.
A thing involving contradictory yet interrelated elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time.
A person or thing having contradictory properties.
An unanswerable question or difficult puzzle, particularly one which leads to a deeper truth.
A statement which is difficult to believe, or which goes against general belief.
The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.
A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
The practice of giving instructions that are opposed to the therapist's actual intent, with the intention that the client will disobey or be unable to obey.

Example Sentences

It’s a paradox that the more we try to control nature, the more unpredictable it becomes.
The famous paradox of Schrödinger’s cat illustrates the strange nature of quantum mechanics.
Her quiet confidence was a paradox that made her both approachable and intimidating.
The paradox of freedom is that it sometimes requires restrictions to preserve it.
He faced a paradox: the harder he worked, the less progress he seemed to make.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paradox, such as: absurdity, ambiguity, anomaly, contradiction, dichotomy, enigma, incongruity.

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