paradox

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpær.əˌdɒks/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpær.əˌdɑks/ or /ˈpɛr.əˌdɑks/

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Noun

Singular paradox

Plural paradoxes

1. (countable & uncountable) A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.