oxymoron
/ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrɒn/
ox · y · mo · ron
ˌɒk · sɪ · ˈmɔː · rɒn
English Definition
n. contradiction; paradox; incongruity
Significado en Español
oxímoron
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phép nghịch hợp
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Example Sentence
"Jumbo shrimp" is an oxymoron.
巨型虾是一个矛盾修饰法。
Synonyms
paradox (figure of speech)
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
oxy (sharp) + moron (foolish) → oxymoron.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “oxymoron”?
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A
Paradox
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B
Metaphor
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C
Simile
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D
Sarcasm
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A — Paradox.
“oxymoron” means n. contradiction; paradox; incongruity
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The well-known phrase deafening silence is a famous ______.
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A
fact
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B
synonym
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C
rhyme
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D
oxymoron
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D — oxymoron.
“oxymoron” means n. contradiction; paradox; incongruity
Common questions about “oxymoron”
What does “oxymoron” mean?
oxymoron — n. contradiction; paradox; incongruity. In Chinese: 矛盾修饰法.
How do you pronounce “oxymoron”?
oxymoron is pronounced /ˌɒksɪˈmɔːrɒn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ox · y · mo · ron.
How do you use “oxymoron” in a sentence?
"Jumbo shrimp" is an oxymoron. (巨型虾是一个矛盾修饰法。)
What are synonyms for “oxymoron”?
paradox (figure of speech) — all close in meaning to oxymoron (n. contradiction; paradox; incongruity).
Is “oxymoron” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. oxymoron appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “oxymoron”?
oxy (sharp) + moron (foolish) → oxymoron.
