Ask Difference

Incongruous vs. Paradoxical — What's the Difference?

Incongruous vs. Paradoxical — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Incongruous and Paradoxical

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare with Definitions

Incongruous

Lacking in harmony; incompatible
A joke that was incongruous with polite conversation.

Paradoxical

A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true
The paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.

Incongruous

Not in agreement, as with principles; inconsistent
A plan incongruous with reason.

Paradoxical

A person, thing, or situation that exhibits inexplicable or contradictory aspects
"The silence of midnight, to speak truly, though apparently a paradox, rung in my ears" (Mary Shelley).

Incongruous

Not in keeping with what is correct, proper, or logical; inappropriate
Incongruous behavior.
ADVERTISEMENT

Paradoxical

A statement that is self-contradictory or logically untenable, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.

Incongruous

Not similar or congruent; not matching or fitting in.

Paradoxical

Having self-contradictory properties.

Incongruous

(math) Of two numbers, with respect to a third, such that their difference can not be divided by it without a remainder.
20 and 25 are incongruous with respect to 4.

Paradoxical

Of the nature of a paradox.

Incongruous

Not congruous; reciprocally disagreeing; not capable of harmonizing or readily assimilating; inharmonious; inappropriate; unsuitable; not fitting; inconsistent; improper; as, an incongruous remark; incongruous behavior, action, dress, etc.
Incongruous denotes that kind of absence of harmony or suitableness of which the taste and experience of men takes cognizance.

Paradoxical

Inclined to paradoxes, or to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions.

Incongruous

Lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness;
A plan incongruous with reason
Incongruous behavior
A joke that was incongruous with polite conversation

Paradoxical

Seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true;
It is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking

Share Your Discovery

Share via Social Media
Embed This Content
Embed Code
Share Directly via Messenger
Link
Previous Comparison
Eagerness vs. Willingness
Next Comparison
Bark vs. Scrape

Popular Comparisons

Trending Comparisons

New Comparisons

Trending Terms