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  1. 06-May-2004, 02:21 #1
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    Default A word epression.

    I am trying to recall the word expression used for words in a sentence that make no sense, such as "it was so hot I froze to death."
  2. 06-May-2004, 08:59 #2
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    Paradoxical? If things directly contradict, they are oxymoronic.
  3. 07-May-2004, 19:46 #3
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    Default Re: A word epression.

    Quote Originally Posted by Cnodata
    I am trying to recall the word expression used for words in a sentence that make no sense, such as "it was so hot I froze to death."
    I agree with TDOL. I would call that a paradox. :wink:
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