Word: paradox
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
a
dox
Definition: The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.
Morphemes:
Affix: paradox
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beyond
Affix: δόξα
Language: grc
Decoded: doxa
Meaning: expectation
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbal roots to form a noun of result or an abstract noun of action.