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# εἰρωνικός **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Ancient Greek **Slug:** grc-71 ## Words From This Root - ironic - Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.
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ironic
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/aɪˈɹɑ.nɪk/
Surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect.
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