Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enantiodromia
noun
ˌɛnənˌtaɪəˈdroʊmiə
Definition
The tendency of things to turn into their opposites, especially in relation to psychological phenomena.
Examples
- Dreams of paradise can lead to feelings of despair—an example of enantiodromia.
- The concept of justice in the society can sometimes give rise to enantiodromia when it manifests as unfairness.
- The artist’s style evolved, resulting in a work that wonderfully illustrated enantiodromia.
Meaning
Enantiodromia refers to the process where a concept or phenomenon, when pushed to its extreme, will eventually lead to its opposite.
Synonyms
- oppositeness
- contradiction
- dialectic
