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[noun] (logic) a self-contradiction; "I always lie"
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\Par`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. --Hooker. This was sometime a paradox, but now the time gives it proof. --Shak. {Hydrostatic paradox}. See under {Hydrostatic}.

See also: contradiction | contradiction in terms |

Related terms: ambiguity, antinomy, dilemma, disproportionateness, equivocation, hopelessness, impossibility, incommensurability, inconsonance, irreconcilability, mystery, no chance, node, nodus, nonconformity, poser, teaser, the impossible, unimaginability, unorthodoxy, what cannot be, what cannot happen

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Let's analyse "paradox" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: XODARAP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: paradox: 1 + 1 + 6 = 8, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: paradox: 7 + 1 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 6 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1) 4 Emperor Determined, Persistant, Idealist
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
X (1) 24 Queen of Wands Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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