Significado en español
Significado de Paradox
A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
In simple words: A situation that seems impossible or contradictory.
Paradox en una frase
- The 'jumbo shrimp' is a classic example of a paradox.
- It’s a paradox that saving money can sometimes lead to economic downturns.
- He found the paradox of choice overwhelming, as too many options led to anxiety.
- The 'less is more' concept is another popular paradox in design philosophy.
- The fact that studying more can lead to worse grades is a fascinating paradox.
Cómo usar Paradox
Use 'paradox' in academic or casual conversations to describe surprising contradictions. Avoid overusing in informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'pair of oxen' – two opposites working together in a surprising way.
Palabras relacionadas
Collocations with Paradox
- paradox of choice
- logical paradox
- paradoxical situation
Synonyms for Paradox
- contradiction
- anomaly
- inconsistency
- irony
- oxymoron
Common mistakes with Paradox
- Confused with 'contradiction', which means simply opposing ideas.
- Using 'paradox' when describing something that is merely ironic or unexpected.
- Assuming 'paradox' only refers to logical statements, overlooking its broader use.
Paradox appears in
Paradox en otros idiomas
More words like Paradox
- Contradiction
- Anomaly
- Irony
- It is what it is
A phrase used to express acceptance of a situation without trying to change it.
- I know what this is
A phrase expressing certainty about the identity or nature of something.
- Have you seen this
A question asking someone if they have previously looked at or noticed something.
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Paradox
¿Qué significa Paradox?
A situation that seems impossible or contradictory.
¿Qué significa Paradox en español?
A situation that seems impossible or contradictory.
¿Cuál es la definición de Paradox?
A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.
¿Cómo se usa Paradox en una frase?
The 'jumbo shrimp' is a classic example of a paradox.
¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Paradox?
It’s a paradox that saving money can sometimes lead to economic downturns.
¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Paradox?
Algunas alternativas comunes son contradiction, anomaly, inconsistency, irony, oxymoron.
¿Cuál es el opuesto de Paradox?
Significados opuestos incluyen certainty, ordinary, truth.
¿Qué palabras acompañan a Paradox?
Suele combinarse con paradox of choice, logical paradox, paradoxical situation.
¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Paradox?
Confused with 'contradiction', which means simply opposing ideas. Using 'paradox' when describing something that is merely ironic or unexpected. Assuming 'paradox' only refers to logical statements, overlooking its broader use.
¿Cómo se pronuncia Paradox?
US: //ˈpær.ə.dɑːks//, UK: //ˈpær.ə.dɒks//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.
¿Cuándo debo usar Paradox?
Use 'paradox' in academic or casual conversations to describe surprising contradictions. Avoid overusing in informal contexts.
