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- DictionaryPar·a·dox/ˈperəˌdäks/
noun
- 1. a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true: "in a paradox, he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it"
A paradox is a statement, situation, or action that seems to be contradictory or opposed to common sense. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and related articles of paradox from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
A paradox is a statement or situation that contains two opposite facts or characteristics and seems impossible or difficult to understand. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and history of paradox with Cambridge Dictionary.
A paradox is a statement or situation that contains two opposite facts or characteristics and seems impossible or difficult to understand. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of paradox from the Cambridge Dictionary.
A paradox is a logically self-contradictory statement or a statement that runs contrary to one's expectation. It is a statement that, despite apparently valid reasoning from true or apparently true premises, leads to a seemingly self-contradictory or a logically unacceptable conclusion.
noun. 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 tell lies. a person or thing exhibiting apparently contradictory characteristics. an opinion that conflicts with common belief. paradox.
A 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 statements may seem completely self-contradictory, but they can be used to reveal deeper truths.
A paradox is a situation that seems very strange or impossible because of two opposite qualities or facts. Learn more about the meaning, usage and translations of paradox with examples and related words.
