La paradoxa
Example: La paradoxa de l'elecció lliure planteja qüestions filosòfiques profundes.
Definition
"La paradoxa" refers to a statement or situation that contradicts itself or defies intuition, often revealing a deeper truth or problem. It is commonly used to describe philosophical, logical, or everyday dilemmas that challenge conventional understanding.
Etymology
The word "la paradoxa" comes from the Latin 'paradoxum,' derived from the Greek 'parádoxos,' meaning 'contrary to expectation.' Did you know the term originally described something astonishing or unexpected, which perfectly fits the surprising nature of paradoxes?
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"La paradoxa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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