adoxies
|a-dox-ies|
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/əˈdɒksiz/
(adoxie)
paradox or contradiction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adoxie' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adoxos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'doxa' meant 'opinion' or 'belief.'
Historical Evolution
'adoxos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'adoxius,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adoxie.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without opinion or belief,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'paradox or contradiction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare or obsolete term referring to a paradox or contradiction.
The philosopher's argument was filled with adoxies that challenged conventional thinking.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 17:36