noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A figure of speech combining contradictory terms, such as 'open secret' or 'deafening silence'. Used in literary and rhetorical contexts.
'Open secret' is an example of an oxymoron.
Oxymorons are often used in his poetry.
Synonym for oxymoron; 矛盾語法 is more common and uses familiar kanji, while 撞着語法 is a less frequent alternative.
Compound of 矛盾 (contradiction) and 語法 (diction, wording), literally 'contradiction wording'. A calque from English 'oxymoron' or similar Western rhetorical terms.