paradox

• Substantiv, das eine Aussage, einen Sachverhalt oder eine Situation bezeichnet, die widersprüchlich oder logisch unannehmbar erscheinen, aber eine verborgene Wahrheit enthalten können.

A noun referring to a statement, proposition, or situation that appears to be self-contradictory or logically unacceptable, but may contain a hidden truth.

1. Self-contradictory statementB2formal

   A statement that appears to contradict itself but may contain a truth.

   Paradoxon

   • The statement 'This sentence is false' is a classic paradox.
   • He presented a paradox that puzzled the entire audience.
   • The paradox of the liar has been debated for centuries.

   Synonymeabsurdityanomalycontradictionincongruityinconsistency

   Antonymeconsistencylogictruth

2. Contradictory situationB2formal

   A situation or concept that contains two opposite facts or qualities.

   Paradoxon

   • It is a paradox that the more we learn, the more we realize how little we know.
   • The paradox of modern life is that we are more connected yet feel more alone.
   • The paradox of choice suggests that more options can lead to less satisfaction.

   Synonymeanomalyconflictcontradictiondichotomyenigmaincongruityinconsistencypuzzle