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Definition of Paradox

1. Noun. (logic) a statement that contradicts itself. "`I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false"

Definition of Paradox

1. n. 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.

Definition of Paradox

1. Noun. A self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.(jump self-contradictory statement t u) ¹

2. Noun. A counterintuitive conclusion or outcome.(jump counterintuitive outcome u s) ¹

3. Noun. A claim that two apparently contradictory ideas are true.(jump apparent contradiction t) ¹

4. Noun. A person or thing having contradictory properties.(jump person or thing with contradictory properties s t) ¹

5. Noun. An unanswerable question or difficult puzzle, particularly one which leads to a deeper truth. (jump unanswerable question u s) ¹

6. Noun. (obsolete) A statement which is difficult to believe, or which goes against general belief. ¹

7. Noun. The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing. ¹

8. Noun. (uncountable philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself. ¹

9. Noun. (uncountable psychotherapy) 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.(jump therapy practice s) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paradox

1. a statement seemingly contradictory or absurd yet perhaps true [n -ES]

Medical Definition of Paradox

1. That which is apparently, though not actually, inconsistent with or opposed to the known facts in any case. Origin: G. Paradoxos, incredible, beyond belief, fr. Doxa, belief Weber's paradox, if a muscle is loaded beyond its power to contract it may elongate. (05 Mar 2000)

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