In a way that seems contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet may be true. It describes situations where apparent contradictions reveal deeper truths.
From Greek 'paradoxon' meaning 'contrary to expectation' (para- beyond + doxa opinion). Through Latin 'paradoxum,' it entered English to describe statements that contradict common belief but may be true.
This word is philosophy's favorite puzzle piece - it points to truths that break our brain's normal logic, like how the more you know, the more you realize you don't know, revealing the beautiful contradictions that make life interesting!
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