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Definition paradox in British English

paradox noun

noun
/ˈpærədɒks/
1

a person, thing, or situation that is strange because they have features or qualities that do not normally exist together

Example

We get this apparent paradox of people migrating to an area that has very high unemployment.

Synonyms and related words
novelty curiosity happening
2

a statement consisting of two parts that seem to mean the opposite of each other, or the use of this kind of statement in writing

Synonyms and related words
abjuration accusation a contradiction in terms
Definition paradox in British English