paradox

something that seems to contradict itself but is true

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Usage

Examples

It is a paradox that a rich country has so many poor people.

'Less is more' is a famous paradox.

Common mistake

The two answers are paradox to each other.

The two answers contradict each other.

Paradox is a noun; for clashing answers, say contradict.

Remember: Paradox: two opposite ideas, both true.