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paradox

/ˈpærədɒks/
par · a · dox ˈpær · ə · dɒks
English Definition
n. contradiction; puzzle; anomaly
中文释义
悖论,似是而非的说法
Significado en Español
paradoja
한국어 뜻
역설, 패러독스
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghịch lý
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Example Sentence

It's a strange paradox that the more you give, the more you have.

你给予得越多,拥有得越多,这是一个奇怪的悖论。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
para-(opposite) + dox (viewpoint) → paradox, contradiction.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym for paradox?

  1. A Puzzle
  2. B Explanation
  3. C Simplicity
  4. D Agreement
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A — Puzzle. “paradox” means n. contradiction; puzzle; anomaly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is a strange ______ that the more he saved, the poorer he seemed to feel.

  1. A certainty
  2. B fact
  3. C solution
  4. D paradox
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D — paradox. “paradox” means n. contradiction; puzzle; anomaly

Common questions about “paradox”

What does “paradox” mean?

paradox — n. contradiction; puzzle; anomaly. In Chinese: 悖论,似是而非的说法.

How do you pronounce “paradox”?

paradox is pronounced /ˈpærədɒks/. It breaks into 3 syllables: par · a · dox.

How do you use “paradox” in a sentence?

It's a strange paradox that the more you give, the more you have. (你给予得越多,拥有得越多,这是一个奇怪的悖论。)

What are synonyms for “paradox”?

contradiction, enigma, anomaly — all close in meaning to paradox (n. contradiction; puzzle; anomaly).

Is “paradox” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. paradox appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “paradox”?

para-(opposite) + dox (viewpoint) → paradox, contradiction.

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