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Definition of Paradoxes
Paradoxes Paradox Par`a*dox, n.; pl. Paradoxes. [F. paradoxe, L.
paradoxum, fr. Gr. ?; ? beside, beyond, contrary to + ? to
think, suppose, imagine. See Para-, and Dogma.]
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.
Hydrostatic paradox. See under Hydrostatic.
