PARADOX, something which is contrary to conventional opinion [n]
PARADOX, a statement seemingly contradictory or absurd yet perhaps true [n]
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 seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true
A situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities