Paradox
Example: Das Paradox der Freiheit zeigt sich in widersprüchlichen Entscheidungen.
Definition
"Paradox" refers to a statement or situation that seems self-contradictory or logically impossible but may reveal an underlying truth. It often highlights conflicting ideas or unexpected outcomes, such as in the phrase 'The paradox of freedom is shown in contradictory decisions.'
Etymology
The word "paradox" comes from the Greek 'paradoxos,' meaning 'contrary to expectation.' It combines 'para-' meaning 'beyond' and 'doxa' meaning 'opinion' or 'belief.' Did you know that paradoxes have fascinated thinkers for centuries due to their puzzling nature?
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"Paradox" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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