Translation of "oxymoron" into Finnish

oksymoron, Oksymoron are the top translations of "oxymoron" into Finnish.

oxymoron noun grammar

(rhetoric) A figure of speech in which two words with opposing meanings are used together intentionally for effect. [..]

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  • oksymoron

    noun

    figure of speech [..]

    Sometimes, the apparently contradictory, oxymoronic Ancient Greek proverb "more haste, less speed" is more efficient.

    Toisinaan tehokkaampi on muinaisten kreikkalaisten näennäisesti ristiriitainen ohje, tunnettu oksymoron "kiiruhda hitaasti".

  • Oksymoron

    An oxymoron is when two words contradict each other.

    Oksymoron on kahden sanan ristiriita.

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