Meaning
paradox
- A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory yet expresses a possible truth.
- A situation, action, or feeling that is strangely contradictory or absurd.
In a sentence
La sua brillante teoria scientifica si basa su un affascinante paradosso.
His brilliant scientific theory is based on a fascinating paradox.
Non vedi il paradosso in questa assurda decisione aziendale?
Don't you see the paradox in this absurd corporate decision?
Questo comportamento contraddittorio non costituisce un vero paradosso.
This contradictory behavior does not constitute a true paradox.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paradosso | masculine · singular |
| paradossi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'paradossi'.
- The adjective derived from it is 'paradossale' (paradoxical).