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विरोधाभास

virodhābhās
noun★Intermediate— paradox
general

A situation, statement, or concept that appears contradictory or counterintuitive but may reveal a deeper truth or insight.

विरोधाभास यह है कि हम अधिक धन कमाने के लिए अधिक काम करते हैं, लेकिन हमारी खुशी कम होती जाती है।

The paradox is that we work more to earn more money, but our happiness decreases.

💡

Often used in philosophy, logic, and literature to highlight contradictions or deeper truths.

Collocations

विरोधाभास का समाधानresolve a paradoxविरोधाभास का उदाहरणexample of a paradox

Synonyms

विरोधविरोधीविरोधी स्थिति

Antonyms

संगततासंगत स्थिति

Related Phrases

विरोधाभासपूर्णadjective
paradoxical

💡Pro Tip

Understanding Paradoxes

Paradoxes often challenge our assumptions and encourage deeper thinking. They are not necessarily contradictions but can reveal deeper truths.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Context

Use 'विरोधाभास' when describing situations where two opposing ideas or facts coexist in a way that seems contradictory but may have a deeper meaning.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'विरोध' (opposition) + 'अभास' (appearance), meaning 'apparent contradiction'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in philosophical, literary, and logical contexts to describe situations where two seemingly contradictory ideas coexist.

Word Breakdown

विरोध
opposition
root
+
अभास
appearance
root
हिन्दी-अंग्रेज़ी शब्दकोश

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