English word paradox comes from Ancient Greek παράδοξος, and later Latin paradoxum (Paradox.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| παράδοξος | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| paradoxus | Latin (lat) | (substantive) Someone who, contrary to expectation, has won in both the lucta (a wrestling match) and in the pancratium (a gymnastic contest which included both boxing and wrestling) on the same day.. Contrary to expectation; paradoxical; marvellous, strange.. Uncharacteristic (as a taxonomic epithet). |
| paradoxum | Latin (lat) | Paradox. |
| paradox | English (en) | (obsolete) A statement which is difficult to believe, or which goes against general belief.. (uncountable) The use of counterintuitive or contradictory statements (paradoxes) in speech or writing.. (uncountable, philosophy) A state in which one is logically compelled to contradict oneself.. (uncountable, psychotherapy) The practice of giving instructions that are opposed to the therapist's [...] |