paradox

Definition of Paradox in English :

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Noun

1. paradox

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

Example Sentences:
'I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Paradox

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noun

1.

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that is or may be true

religious truths are often expressed in paradox

2.

a self-contradictory proposition, such as I always tell lies

3.

a person or thing exhibiting apparently contradictory characteristics

4.

an opinion that conflicts with common belief

. Also called (rare): paradoxy

Paradox

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noun

1. Archaic

a statement contrary to common belief

2.

a statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd but that may be true in fact (Ex.: “Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink”)

3.

a statement that is self-contradictory and, hence, false

4.

a person, situation, act, etc. that seems to have contradictory or inconsistent qualities

Paradox

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n.

1. A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true: the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.

2. A person, thing, or situation that exhibits inexplicable or contradictory aspects: "The silence of midnight, to speak truly, though apparently a paradox, rung in my ears" (Mary Shelley).

3. A statement that is self-contradictory or logically untenable, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.

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