Paradoxal
Example: A situação paradoxal gerou debates intensos entre os especialistas.
Definition
"Paradoxal" describes a situation or statement that appears self-contradictory or logically impossible but may reveal a deeper truth. In the phrase 'A situação paradoxal gerou debates intensos entre os especialistas,' it highlights a condition that challenges conventional understanding and provokes discussion.
Etymology
The word "paradoxal" originates from the Greek 'paradoxos,' meaning 'contrary to expectation.' It entered Portuguese through Latin, maintaining its sense of something seemingly contradictory. Did you know? The term often surprises people by revealing truths hidden within contradictions.
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