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.
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