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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesparadoxo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pa-ra-dok-su
"O paradoxo da escolha é fascinante."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
"The statement 'less is more' is a classic example of a paradox." - 2
A situation that combines contradictory features or qualities.
"The paradox of choice suggests that having too many options can lead to dissatisfaction."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'paradoxon', meaning 'contrary to expectation', formed by combining 'para-' (distinct or contrary to) and 'doxa' (opinion or belief). Entering English in the late 16th century, the term initially described statements that seemed self-contradictory yet revealed a deeper underlying truth.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Paradox" is said worldwide
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paradoxe
Transliteration: pa-ra-doks
"Le paradoxe de la liberté est souvent discuté."
Paradoxon
Transliteration: pa-ra-dok-son
"Das Paradoxon der Wahl ist ein bekanntes Konzept."
paradosso
Transliteration: pa-ra-dos-so
"Il paradosso della scelta è interessante."
paradoja
Transliteration: pa-ra-do-ha
"La paradoja de la libertad es un tema común."
paradoxo
Transliteration: pa-ra-dok-su
"O paradoxo da escolha é fascinante."
पैराडॉक्स
Transliteration: pairaḍoks
"चुनाव का पैराडॉक्स दिलचस्प है।"
悖论
Transliteration: bèi lùn
"选择的悖论是一个有趣的话题。"
역설
Transliteration: yeokseol
"선택의 역설은 흥미로운 주제입니다."
逆説
Transliteration: gyakusetsu
"選択の逆説は興味深いテーマです。"
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