definition of paradoxes
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- A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself, or that must be both true and untrue at the same time. Paradoxes are quirks in logic that demonstrate how our thinking sometimes goes haywire, even when we use perfectly logical reasoning to get there.
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paradox Definition of PARADOX for Kids. 1. : a statement that seems to say opposite things and yet is perhaps true. 2. : a person or thing having qualities that seem to be opposite.. a: a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true b: a self-contradictory statement that at first seems true c: an argument that apparently derives self-contradictory conclusions by valid deduction from acceptable premises.
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Inversion Inversion. Definition. noun, plural: invesions. (general) The reversal of state, form, position, direction, order, or course, such as turning inward or inside out. (meteorology) An atmospheric condition in which the air temperature increases with altitude; hence, resulting in the ground being colder than the surrounding air.
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Paradox Paradox Definition. The term Paradox is from the Greek word “paradoxon” that means contrary to expectations, existing belief or perceived opinion. It is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include a latent truth. It is also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas.
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Zeno of Elea Zeno was famous for the paradoxes whereby, in order to recommend the Parmenidean doctrine of the existence of “the one” (i.e., indivisible reality), he sought to controvert the commonsense belief in the existence of “the many” (i.e., distinguishable qualities and things capable of motion).
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- Another example of a  liar's paradox is: The n…ext statement is false.    Why it is a paradox   It is contradictory. If we say the statement is true, then this  statement would have to be false since it was true. If we say it  the statement is false, it will make the statement itself true, as  that is false.
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Paradox (literature) In the writing of poems, paradox is used as a method by which unlikely comparisons can be drawn and meaning can be extracted from poems both straightforward and enigmatic. Brooks points to William Wordsworth's poem It is a beauteous evening, calm and free.
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- Examples of PARADOX. 1  It is a paradox that computers need maintenance so often, since they are meant to save people time. 2  As an actor, he's a paradox —he loves being in the public eye but also deeply values and protects his privacy.. a: a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true b: a self-contradictory statement that at first seems true c: an argument that apparently derives self-contradictory conclusions by valid deduction from acceptable premises.
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3.4 Zeno's Paradoxes Zeno's paradoxes, although primarily constructed to refute the idea that motion is real, simultaneously manage to argue for and against continuous space (and time), invoking infinity and the absurdities that so often accompany it.
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Time Lapse (2014) Explained In the case of Time Lapse, these involve a series of daily bootstrap or ontological paradoxes in which information, rather than a person, is sent back in time to create a circular loop in which the information does not appear to have a discernible point of origin.
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irony irony (countable and uncountable, plural ironies) 1  A statement that, when taken in context, may actually mean something different from, or the opposite of, what is written literally; the use of words expressing something other than their literal intention, often in a humorous context.
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Paradox (literature) Literary or rhetorical paradoxes abound in the works of Oscar Wilde and G. K. Chesterton. Most literature deals with paradox of situation; Rabelais, Cervantes, Sterne, Borges, and Chesterton are recognized as masters of situation as well as verbal paradox.
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paradox A paradox is a logical puzzler that contradicts itself in a baffling way. This statement is false is a classic example, known to logicians as the liar's paradox.. Paradoxical statements may seem completely self-contradictory, but they can be used to reveal deeper truths.
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paradox 2. a: a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true b: a self-contradictory statement that at first seems true c: an argument that apparently derives self-contradictory conclusions by valid deduction from acceptable premises. 3.
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- Zeno’s paradox, one of the oldest paradoxes that we know of, states: A man approaches a wall 10 feet away. To get there, he must first go half the distance (5 feet), then half the remaining distance (2.5 feet), half the remaining distance (1.25 feet) and so on.
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Paradox Paradox, apparently self-contradictory statement, the underlying meaning of which is revealed only by careful scrutiny. The purpose of a paradox is to arrest attention and provoke fresh thought. The statement “Less is more” is an example.
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contradiction Definition of contradiction for English Language Learners. : 1  the act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something else. : 2  a difference or disagreement between two things which means that both cannot be true.
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- It was the Greeks who first grappled with the idea of infinity, such as described in the well-known paradoxes attributed to the philosopher Zeno of Elea in the 5th Century BCE. The most famous of his paradoxes is that of Achilles and the Tortoise, which describes a theoretical race between Achilles and a tortoise.
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Paradox in Literature: Definition & Examples In this lesson, we'll learn what a paradox is and what role they play in literature. We'll also look at several examples of paradoxes, including...
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- [Latin paradoxum, from Greek paradoxon, from neuter sing. of paradoxos, conflicting with expectation : para-, beyond; see para-1 + doxa, opinion (from dokein, to think; see dek- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] par′a·dox′i·cal adj. par′a·dox′i·cal·ly adv.
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What exactly is Andromeda paradox? How is it related to the twin paradox? The Andromeda paradox is only an apparent paradox aimed at illustrating one of the fundamental properties of Special Relativity. In Special Relativity, the notion of simultaneous events needs to be thrown out and the Andromeda paradox illustrates why this is necessary.
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Oxymoron Oxymoron and paradox are very similar concepts, and the definition of oxymoron states that sometimes they may present a paradox. The difference is that a paradox often is used in literature to give unexpected insights, whereas an oxymoron does not necessarily lead to any insights.efinition of Oxymoron. An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two seemingly opposing and contradictory elements are juxtaposed.
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- Tilda Swinton is a paradox, a contradiction, a still point at which opposites converge. Hollywood's Exquisite Alien Amanda Fortini April 29, 2009. But the use of undemocratic means to forcefully install the presumed winner of a contentious election is in itself a paradox.
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paradox In everyday language, a paradox is a concept that seems absurd or contradictory, yet is true. In a Windows environment, for instance, it is a paradox that when a user wants to shut down their computer, it is necessary to first click start. This was last updated in November 2009. Contributor(s): Robert Barrena.
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Paradoxical reaction A paradoxical reaction or paradoxical effect is an effect of medical treatment, usually a drug, opposite to the effect which would normally be expected.
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- Definition: A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself and still seems true somehow. Fancy that. Everyday examples include, Nobody goes to the restaurant because it's too crowded..Or how about This sentence is false.. paradox is a statement that contradicts itself and still seems true somehow. Fancy that. Everyday examples include, Nobody goes to the restaurant because it's too crowded.. Or how about This sentence is false..