paradox — meaning in English

English meaning

• paradox noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.

Senses

paradox is used for these senses in English:

• paradox An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.
• paradox (uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.

paradox — full definition

1. noun A statement or situation that seems to contradict itself yet may still be true.
2. noun A person or thing that combines seemingly contradictory qualities.

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