paradox
/ˈpærədɒks/
English C1 · AdvancednounThinking
paradox (noun) means a situation or statement that seems impossible but may be true.
Persian: پارادوکس، تناقضنما
Meaning of paradox
| Word | paradox |
|---|---|
| Definition | a situation or statement that seems impossible but may be true |
| Persian | پارادوکس، تناقضنما |
| Pronunciation | /ˈpærədɒks/ |
| Part of speech | noun |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
It is a paradox that more choice can make us less happy.
این یک تناقضنماست که انتخاب بیشتر میتواند ما را ناخشنودتر کند.
Word forms of paradox
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| noun | paradox |
| adjective | paradoxical |
Synonyms of paradox
contradiction
Common phrases with paradox
- a paradox of
- seeming paradox
- resolve a paradox
Related English words
arbitrarydecided by chance or personal choice rather than by reason · C1biasan unfair preference for or against someone or something · C1contemplateto think about something for a long time · C1discrepancya difference between things that should be the same · C1ostensiblyseeming to be true but possibly not · C1pragmaticdealing with problems in a practical, sensible way · C1scrutinycareful and detailed examination · C1analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2
Questions about paradox
What does paradox mean?
paradox (noun) means a situation or statement that seems impossible but may be true.
What is the Persian meaning of paradox?
paradox means پارادوکس، تناقضنما in Persian.
What level is the word paradox?
paradox is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for paradox?
Words close in meaning to paradox include contradiction.
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