Definition of Paradox
Paradox
par·a·dox
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a statement or suggestion that seems to be self-contradictory or absurd but that is actually reasonable or true;
e.g. The riddle seems to be a paradox with no possible solutions, and yet there must be one logical answer.
(noun)
a statement or theory that appears to be based on sound and reasonable assumptions and that yet leads to a self-contradicting, senseless, or unreasonable conclusion;
e.g. They kept developing their theory, but it eventually led them to a paradox that conflicted with established theories.
(noun)
a person, thing, or situation that is made up of contradictory qualities, features, or elements;
e.g. He is a paradox in that he seems so intelligent at times and so foolish at others.
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