[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

paradox \par"adox\ pa^r".ado^ks, n.; pl. paradoxes
   pa^r".ado^kse^z. f. paradoxe, l. paradoxum, fr.
   gr. para`doxon; para` beside, beyond, contrary to + dokei^n
   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.
   1913 webster

         a gloss there is to color that paradox, and make it
         appear in show not to be altogether unreasonable.
                                                  --hooker.
   1913 webster

         this was sometime a paradox, but now the time gives it
         proof.                                   --shak.
   1913 webster

   hydrostatic paradox. see under hydrostatic.
      1913 webster
see also:
paradoxes para- dogma hydrostatic paradox hydrostatic 

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