Sõna paradox tõlge inglise-eesti

paradoksSee on paradoks, mis mõjutab demokraatiat ennast. It is a paradox that affects democracy itself. See on paradoks, kuid olukord on üpris lihtne. It is a paradox, but the situation is fairly simple. Meil on mingit liiki positiivne paradoks. We are in a kind of positive paradox.

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa
A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome
A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true
A thing involving contradictory yet interrelated elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time.Smith, W. K. and Lewis, M. W. . Toward a theory of paradox: A dynamic equilibrium model of organizing. ''Academy of Management Review,'36, pp. 381-403 Zhang, Y., Waldman, D. A., Han, Y., and Li, X. . Paradoxical leader behaviors in people management: Antecedents and consequences. ''Academy of Management Journal,'58, pp. 538-566
An unanswerable question or difficult puzzle, particularly one which leads to a deeper truth
A statement which is difficult to believe, or which goes against general belief
The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements in speech or writing
A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself
The practice of giving instructions that are opposed to the therapist's actual intent, with the intention that the client will disobey or be unable to obey

"This sentence is false" is a paradox.
It is an interesting paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty.
Not having a fashion is a fashion; thats a paradox.
He is a paradox; you would not expect him in that political party.

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