Synonyms for aporia
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Noun
1. Paradox — an apparently insoluble contradiction or tension, especially in a text's meaning; a logical impasse suggested…
Definitions
- n. 1
An apparently insoluble contradiction or tension, especially in a text's meaning; a logical impasse suggested by a text or speaker; a paradox.
Forms
- Plural
- aporias → paradoxes, contradictions, impasses…
Example sentences
- paradox The paradox of sport is that it bonds as it divides.
- contradiction Contradiction is always a sign of recognition.
- impasse Has the war in Ukraine reached an impasse?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| aporia | rising | |
| paradox | rising | |
| contradiction | steady | |
| impasse | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- paradox3, impasse2
- 13 letters
- contradiction4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (paradox3 = 3 syllables).