Synonyms of paradox

Antonyms of paradox

Collocations of paradox

logical paradox
Frequency: 70 %

The statement 'This statement is false' is a classic logical paradox.

time paradox
Frequency: 60 %

The grandfather paradox in time travel scenarios raises interesting questions about causality.

moral paradox
Frequency: 50 %

The trolley problem presents a moral paradox where one must choose between two morally conflicting options.

existential paradox
Frequency: 45 %

The concept of free will in a deterministic universe is an existential paradox.

Idiomatic Expressions for paradox

  • Phrase: paradoxical situation
    Meaning: describes a situation that seems contradictory or absurd but may actually reveal a deeper truth or complexity
    Usage: It was a paradoxical situation where the more she tried to control things, the more out of control they became.