PARADOX
/ˈpaɹədɒks/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of PARADOX
An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
""This sentence is false" is a paradox."
A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.
"It is an interesting paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty."
A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.
"Not having a fashion is a fashion; that's a paradox."
Synonyms of PARADOX
Words with similar meaning
Examples of PARADOX in a Sentence
- ""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; that's a paradox."
Word Details
Is PARADOX a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARADOX is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PARADOX earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 67 points total.
Letter Values for PARADOX
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | a | r | a | d | o | x | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARADOX
46 words from the letters in PARADOX
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use PARADOX in Word Games
PARADOX is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PARADOX uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 67 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PARADOX to find 46 additional valid words.