Noun
aberration
IPA /ˌæbəˈreɪʃn/
An event or action that is different from what is normal or expected, especially in an unwelcome way.
See example sentence: aberration
His rude reply was an aberration; he is usually considerate.
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Noun
paradox
IPA /ˈpærədɒks/
A situation that seems surprising because it contains two features or facts that appear to oppose each other.
See example sentence: paradox
It is a paradox that having more choices can make choosing harder.
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