WEBnoun. par· a· dox ˈper-ə-ˌdäks. ˈpa-rə- Synonyms of paradox. 1. : one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases. 2. a. : a statement …
WEBa statement or situation that may be true but seems impossible or difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics: It’s a strange paradox that …
WEBnoun. a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that is or may be true. religious truths are often expressed in paradox. a self-contradictory proposition, such as I always …
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PARADOX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBa statement or situation that may be true but seems impossible or difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics: It’s a strange paradox that …
OverviewCommon elementsQuine's classificationRamsey's classificationIn philosophyIn medicineSee alsoExternal linksSelf-reference, contradiction and infinite regress are core elements of many paradoxes. Other common elements include circular definitions, and confusion or equivocation between different levels of abstraction. Self-reference occurs when a sentence, idea or formula refers to itself. Although statements can be self referential without being paradoxical ("This statement is …
WEBA paradox is a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason. Learn how paradox differs from antithesis and oxymoron, and see examples from …
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Paradox - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEBA paradox is a logical puzzler that contradicts itself in a baffling way. "This statement is false" is a classic example, known to logicians as "the liar's paradox." Paradoxical …
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paradox noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes
WEBA paradox is a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features, or a statement containing two opposite ideas. Learn how to use this word with pictures, pronunciation and …
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PARADOX definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
WEB2 days ago · A paradox is a situation or statement that seems to contradict itself or common sense, but may be true or express a possible truth. Learn the origin, …
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PARADOX | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary
WEBnoun [ C ] uk / ˈpærədɒks / us. Add to word list. a situation that seems very strange or impossible because of two opposite qualities or facts. paradoxical. adjective uk / …
