Paradox

What do we mean by paradox?

A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true. noun

A person, thing, or situation that exhibits inexplicable or contradictory aspects. noun

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

A statement or proposition which at first view seems absurd, or at variance with common sense, or which actually or apparently contradicts some ascertained truth or received opinion, though on investigation or when explained it may appear to be well founded. As a rhetorical figure its use is well exemplified in the first quotation. noun

The platypus or water-mole, Ornithorhynchus paradoxus. noun

A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or opposed to common sense; that which in appearance or terms is absurd, but yet may be true in fact. noun

See under Hydrostatic. noun

A self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa. transl. usage noun

A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome. usage syn. noun

A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true. transl. noun

A person or thing having contradictory properties. syn. transl. noun

An unanswerable question or difficult puzzle, particularly one which leads to a deeper truth. usage syn. noun

A statement which is difficult to believe, or which goes against general belief. noun

The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing. noun

A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself. noun

The practice of giving instructions that are opposed to the therapist's actual intent, with the intention that the client will disobey or be unable to obey. syn. noun

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself noun

An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.

A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.

A thing involving contradictory yet interrelated elements that exist simultaneously and persist over time.

A person or thing having contradictory properties.

An unanswerable question or difficult puzzle, particularly one which leads to a deeper truth.

A statement which is difficult to believe, or which goes against general belief.

The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.

A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.

The practice of giving instructions that are opposed to the therapist's actual intent, with the intention that the client will disobey or be unable to obey.

Words that are spelled similarly to paradox:
paradox, parador, parados, parado.

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Words that rhyme with paradox:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe paradox:
apparent, strange, curious, great, central, interesting, fundamental, second, called, famous, basic, similar, final, ultimate, further, tragic, logical, essential, hydrostatic, moral, striking, inherent, greatest, christian, following, absolute, peculiar, historical, familiar, startling, twin, double, cruel, obvious, odd, profound, mere, remarkable, supreme, extraordinary, known, therapeutic, intriguing, socratic, ironic, democratic, neurotic, terrible, philosophical, eternal, fascinating, ingenious, divine, ethical, absurd, typical, singular, psychological, amazing, painful, genuine, insoluble, monstrous, sad, classic, puzzling, value, underlying, verbal, existential.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective paradox:
poetics.

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