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Irony comes from the Greek word that means?

The Greek word for irony is εἰρωνεία (eirōneia). It's a bit tricky to directly translate, but it's often interpreted as meaning something like:

* "dissimulation" or "feigned ignorance"

* "a saying or doing of the opposite of what is meant"

It's important to note that the meaning of irony has evolved over time, but the root of the word points to a sense of deception or concealment of true meaning.

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