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contradiction in terms vs paradox

paradox vs contradiction in terms

contradiction in terms and paradox both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contradiction in terms Yes No No No
paradox Yes No No No
As nouns, paradox is a hyponym of contradiction in terms; that is, paradox is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contradiction in terms:
  • contradiction in terms: (logic) a statement that is necessarily false
  • paradox: (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
Other hyponyms of contradiction in terms include antinomy.
contradiction in terms (noun) paradox (noun)
(logic) a statement that is necessarily false (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
Difference between contradiction in terms and paradox

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