| 1. statement that seems to be self-contradictory; false statement, untrue statement. paradoxpar`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. this was sometime a paradox, but now the time gives it proof |