Paradoxaal
Example: Het is paradoxaal dat meer kennis soms leidt tot meer twijfels.
Definition
"Paradoxaal" is an adjective describing something that appears self-contradictory or absurd but may actually express a possible truth. For example, it is paradoxaal that increased knowledge sometimes leads to more doubts, highlighting an unexpected or surprising situation.
Etymology
The word "paradoxaal" comes from the Greek 'paradoxos,' meaning 'contrary to expectation.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, maintaining its sense of something that contradicts common sense or beliefs. Did you know? The concept of a paradox has fascinated thinkers for centuries because it challenges straightforward logic.
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"Paradoxaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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