Paradox

A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.

Hey Dad, I think the medicine that we gave mom is making her worse instead of making her feel better. This is the meaning of paradox.

by Mr.ImInThere November 17, 2017

paradox

When you want/expect something to happen, but it never does.

Mike - "I was sure I would get a girlfriend last weekend. Sadly, it was a paradox".

by Saint BB September 28, 2020

Paradoxing

Verb form of paradox

I was paradoxing my sentences all day long.

---It is very true that all I do is lie--

by huthutllll January 14, 2009

paradox

Read below.

The below statement is false.
The above statement is true.

by Mr. Obvious April 12, 2004

Paradox

The shipping of Sheldon Cooper and Penny off "Big Bang Theory", even is the name of the fanfiction community on Livejournal

Me: What shipping do u support on Big Bang Theory?
You: I'm an Leonard/Penny Shipper
Me: I'm an Paradox shipper (grins)
You: What's that?
Me: The pairing of Sheldon and Penny... they're such a paradox, therefore the ship name.

by PurpleOrchid85 November 14, 2010

paradox

A pair (i.e. 2) of ducks.

I went to the farm and slaughtered a paradox.

by Cunningest Linguist October 2, 2006

Paradox

Two structures built over water, designed for boats.

They docked the two ships at the paradox.

by effariG May 30, 2018