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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is a paradox?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A paradox.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just post english questions because i dont wanna get us banned xc

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is English.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/paradox?s=t

OpenStudy (anonymous):

par·a·dox ˈperəˌdäks/ noun a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory. "a potentially serious conflict between quantum mechanics and the general theory of relativity known as the information paradox" a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. "in a paradox, he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it" synonyms: contradiction, contradiction in terms, self-contradiction, inconsistency, incongruity; More a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities. "the mingling of deciduous trees with elements of desert flora forms a fascinating ecological paradox"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A paradox is a statement that contradicts itself and still seems true somehow. Fancy that. Everyday examples include, "Nobody goes to the restaurant because it's too crowded." Or how about "This sentence is false."

OpenStudy (anonymous):

me too

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