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Paradox
A paradox is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly, but which may include a latent truth. It is used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas.
Examples in context
The statement 'I always lie' is a famous logical paradox.
The statement 'I always lie' is a famous logical paradox.
The novel explores the paradox of how a person can be lonely even in a crowded city.
The novel explores the paradox of how a person can be lonely even in a crowded city.
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