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paradoxes

/ˈpærədɪksz/ noun · British & US
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What does paradoxes mean?

noun

A statement that contradicts itself or appears to defy logic, yet may still be true or contain a hidden truth. Paradoxes often involve a seeming contradiction between two statements that are both true.

Example

"The paradox of free will and determinism is a classic example of a philosophical paradox."

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