겉보기에는 자기모순적이거나 불합리해 보이지만, 실제로는 타당하거나 진실일 가능성이 있는 진술이나 주장.
A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
예문:
"It is a curious paradox that the more we know, the more we realize how much we do not know."
"The author uses a paradox to highlight the complexity of human emotions."
타당해 보이는 전제에서 논리적으로 추론했음에도 불구하고, 결론이 모순되거나 받아들일 수 없는 상태.
A situation or statement that leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or logically unacceptable despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises.
예문:
"The grandfather paradox is a well-known concept in theoretical physics regarding time travel."
"Mathematicians struggled for years to resolve the logical paradox found in the set theory."
서로 상반되는 특징이나 성질을 동시에 지니고 있어 이해하기 힘든 사람, 사물 또는 상황.
A person, thing, or situation that combines contradictory features or qualities.
예문:
"He is a walking paradox: a highly successful businessman who lives in a tiny, modest apartment."
"The city is a fascinating paradox of ancient ruins and futuristic skyscrapers."