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paradox \par"a*dox\ (p[a^]r"[.a]*d[o^]ks), n.; pl. {paradoxes}
(p[a^]r"[.a]*d[o^]ks*[e^]z). [F. paradoxe, L. paradoxum, fr.
Gr. para`doxon; para` beside, beyond, contrary to dokei^n
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.
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A gloss there is to color that paradox, and make it
appear in show not to be altogether unreasonable.
--Hooker.
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This was sometime a paradox, but now the time gives it
proof. --Shak.
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{Hydrostatic paradox}. See under {Hydrostatic}.
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