O paradoxo
Example: O paradoxo da situação deixou todos confusos durante a reunião.
Definition
"O paradoxo" refers to a statement or situation in philosophy that contradicts itself or defies intuition, often revealing deeper truths or problems. It highlights the conflict between expectations and reality, causing confusion or reflection, as in "O paradoxo da situação deixou todos confusos durante a reunião."
Etymology
"O paradoxo" comes from the Greek word 'parádoxos,' meaning 'contrary to expectation.' It was adopted into Latin as 'paradoxum,' and later into Portuguese. Did you know? The term originally described opinions that were unexpected or surprising, perfectly capturing the essence of philosophical paradoxes.
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