paradox (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def (logic) a statement that contradicts itself
examples `I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false
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Hypernym contradiction, contradiction in terms
Domain of synset - TOPIC logic
Derivationally related form paradox → paradoxical
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Derivationally related form paradoxical → paradox
Member of this domain - TOPIC logic
Hyponym contradiction, contradiction in terms

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