NOUN
Paradoxon/paˈʁaːdɔksɔn/paradox; contradiction
Paradoxon is a German noun that means paradox or contradiction. It is pronounced /paˈʁaːdɔksɔn/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Paradoxa".
Definitions
1.a self-contradictory or seemingly absurd statement that may actually be true(logic; philosophy; general)
a.apparent contradiction that challenges common sense but has underlying truth
Das Paradoxon des Barbiers beschäftigt Logiker seit Jahren.—The barber paradox has engaged logicians for years.
2.situation or condition that is contradictory or goes against expectation(general use)
a.unexpected or counterintuitive result
Es ist ein Paradoxon, dass Sparen manchmal die Wirtschaft schwächt.—It is a paradox that saving money can sometimes weaken the economy.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Paradoxon | die Paradoxa |
| Genitive | des Paradoxons | der Paradoxa |
| Dative | dem Paradoxon | den Paradoxa |
| Accusative | das Paradoxon | die Paradoxa |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Paradoxon" mean in English?
- "Paradoxon" means paradox or contradiction. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Paradoxon"?
- "Paradoxon" is pronounced /paˈʁaːdɔksɔn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Paradoxon" der, die, or das?
- "Paradoxon" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Paradoxon"?
- The plural of "Paradoxon" is "Paradoxa".
- What part of speech is "Paradoxon"?
- "Paradoxon" is a noun in German.
