Par`a*dox (?), n.; pl.
Paradoxes (#). [F. paradoxe, L.
paradoxum, fr. Gr. ?; para` beside, beyond,
contrary to + ? 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.
Shak.
Hydrostatic paradox. See under
Hydrostatic.