Das Paradoxon
Example: Das Paradoxon in seiner Argumentation regt zum Nachdenken an.
Definition
"Das Paradoxon" refers to a statement or situation that contradicts itself or defies intuition, often provoking thought or highlighting a deeper truth despite appearing logically impossible or self-contradictory.
Etymology
The word "das Paradoxon" comes from the Greek 'paradoxos,' meaning 'contrary to expectation.' It was adopted into German to describe ideas that challenge common sense or accepted beliefs, often used in philosophy and logic. Did you know? The term originally described surprising or unusual opinions.
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"Das Paradoxon" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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