paradox

par·a·dox  (pr-dks)

n.

1. A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true: the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.

2. One exhibiting inexplicable or contradictory aspects: "The silence of midnight, to speak truly, though apparently a paradox, rung in my ears" Mary Shelley.

3. An assertion that is essentially self-contradictory, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.

4. A statement contrary to received opinion.

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[Latin paradoxum, from Greek paradoxon, from neuter sing. of paradoxos, conflicting with expectation : para-, beyond; see para-¹ + doxa, opinion (from dokein, to think; see dek- in Indo-European roots).]

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para·doxi·cal adj.

para·doxi·cal·ly adv.

para·doxi·cal·ness n.

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paradox

Noun

1. a statement that seems self-contradictory but may be true: it's a strange paradox that a musician must practise improvising to become a good improviser

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

3. a person or thing that is made up of contradictory elements [Greek paradoxos opposed to existing notions]

paradoxical adj
paradoxically adv

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

paradox - (logic) a statement that contradicts itself; "`I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false" logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference contradiction in terms, contradiction - (logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement `he is brave and he is not brave' is a contradiction"

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paradox

noun contradiction, mystery, puzzle, ambiguity, anomaly, inconsistency, enigma, oddity, absurdity

Translations

paradox [ˈpærədɔks] n → paradoja

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paradox [ˈpærədɔks] n → paradoxe m

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paradox [ˈpærədɔks] n → Paradox nt

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paradox [ˈpærədɔks] n → paradosso