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Webster 1913 Edition

paradox

par′a-dox

(păr′ȧ-dŏks)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
paradoxes
(păr′ȧ-dŏks-ĕz)
.
[F.
paradoxe
, L.
paradoxum
, fr. Gr.
παράδοξον
;
παρά
beside, beyond, contrary to +
δοκεῖν
to think, suppose, imagine. See
Para-
, and
Dogma
.]
A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or opposed to common sense; that which in appearance or terms is absurd, but yet may be true in fact.
A gloss there is to color that
paradox
, and make it appear in show not to be altogether unreasonable.
Hooker.
This was sometime a
paradox
, but now the time gives it proof.
Shakespeare
Hydrostatic paradox
.
See under
Hydrostatic
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Paradox

PAR'ADOX

,
Noun.
[Gr. beyond, and opinion; to or suppose.]
A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion, or seemingly absurd,yet true in fact.
A gloss there is to color that paradox, and make it appear in show not to be altogether unreasonable.

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