paradox

Definition

A paradox is a statement or situation that seems to contradict itself but may still be true. It often reveals a deeper or surprising truth when you think carefully about it.

Etymology

From Latin 'paradoxum', from Greek 'paradoxos', from 'para' meaning 'beyond' or 'against' and 'doxa' meaning 'opinion' or 'expectation'. It originally meant something 'contrary to expectation'.

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