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paradox noun

  /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/ , /ˈpæɹ.əˌdɒks/ , /ˈpɛɹ.əˌdɑks/
  • An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
  • (uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.
 paradosso

paradoxical adjective

  /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ , /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/
  • Having self-contradictory properties.
 paradossale, assurdo

paradoxically adverb

  • In a paradoxical manner; so as to create a paradox.
 paradossalmente
French paradox
paradosso francese
liar paradox
paradosso del mentitore
birthday paradox
paradosso del compleanno
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