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paradox

IPA pronunciation: /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

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Russian meaning

Парадокс

English definition

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may prove to be true.

Example

The paradox of the web is that more data does not always equal more truth.

Collocations

apparent paradox
resolve a paradox
seem a paradox

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