paradox (n.)

a seemingly contradictory truth

Examples

• It's a paradox that less is more.

Key rules

• A paradox is a seemingly contradictory truth
• A paradox of + noun, it is a paradox that
• Paradox is countable

Common mistakes

• It is a paradox because → It is a paradox that
• A paradox in the world → A paradox of the world

Use cases

• Explaining puzzles
• Philosophical debates
• Writing essays