Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aporia
Noun
/əˈpɔːrɪə/
Definition
A state of puzzlement or doubt regarding a particular question or problem.
Examples
- The philosopher’s argument led him into a state of aporia when faced with existential questions.
- She expressed her aporia regarding the moral implications of artificial intelligence.
- During the debate, the student found themselves in aporia when asked to choose between two compelling theories.
Meaning
Aporia refers to a situation where one is confronted with an unsolvable dilemma or where the answer to a question is uncertain.
Synonyms
- perplexity
- uncertainty
- confusion
- indecision
- doubt
