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paradox

noun

(logic) a statement that contradicts itself

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
X
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈpaɹədɒks

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Definitions

noun

  1. (logic) a statement that contradicts itself

    “‘I always lie’ is a paradox because if it is true it must be false”

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Example Sentences

‘I always lie’ is a paradox because if it is true it must be false

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