Incongruous vs. Paradoxical — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Incongruous and Paradoxical
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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.
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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
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