01 n. A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or opposed to common sense; that wh…
pl.
paradoxes ((păr"ȧ*dŏks*ĕz))
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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.“A gloss there is to color that paradox, and make it appear in show not to be altogether unreasonable.” — Hooker.“This was sometime a paradox, but now the time gives it proof.” — Shak.
Phrases & compounds
Hydrostatic paradox —
See under Hydrostatic.