παράλογη
Wordform Details
Translation: irrationalabsurd
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
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Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: παράλογος
Translation: No translation available (adjective)
Etymology: From παρά (para-, 'beside, beyond') + λόγος (logos, 'reason, logic'). Cognate with English 'paralogism' and sharing roots with 'logic'
Mnemonics
- Para- (beyond) + logos (logic) = beyond logic
- Think 'paralogy' - faulty reasoning
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Antonyms
Cultural Context
Frequently used in everyday speech to describe situations or behaviors that defy logic or reason
Easily Confused With
Explanation: παράλογος means 'irrational' while παράνομος means 'illegal'
Confused word:
Αυτή η πράξη είναι παράνομη.
This act is illegal.
Notes: Both start with παρα- but have different roots
Mnemonic: λόγος = logic, νόμος = law