paradox /para·dox/ (par´ah-doks) a seemingly contradictory occurrence.paradox´icparadox´ical
paradox
Weber's paradox elongation of a muscle that has been so stretched that it cannot contract.
par·a·dox (p r  -d ks )n. That which is apparently, though not actually, inconsistent with or opposed to the known facts in any case. par a·doxi·cal adj. |
paradox
Vox populi A thing that appears illogical or counterintuitive to that which is known to be correct. See Anion paradox, Asher's paradox paradox, C value paradox, Calcium paradox, French paradox, Glucose paradox, Grandfather
paradox, Oxygen paradox, Sherman paradox.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|