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paradox in Arabic

مُفَارَقَة mufāraqa

/ˈpæɹ.əˌdɑks/UK/ˈpæ.ɹəˌdɒks/

paradox in Arabic: مُفَارَقَة (mufāraqa). In English, paradox means an apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

Arabic words for paradox

apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true
مُفَارَقَة mufāraqa
in logic: a self-contradictory statement
مُفَارَقَة mufāraqa

English meaning of paradox

  1. noun An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
  2. noun A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.
  3. noun A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.
  4. noun A thing involving contradictory yet interrelated elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time.

Full definition of paradox

paradox in a sentence

  • "This sentence is false" is a paradox.
  • It is an interesting paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty.
  • Not having a fashion is a fashion; that's a paradox.

Synonyms of paradox

All synonyms of paradox

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Questions about paradox in Arabic

What is the meaning of paradox in Arabic?
Paradox in Arabic is مُفَارَقَة (mufāraqa).
ما معنى كلمة paradox؟
Paradox: مُفَارَقَة (mufāraqa).
What does paradox mean in English?
Paradox means an apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

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