paradox

A catch-22 of sorts. Basically, it means that something counterintuitive to common sense's dictations could be potentially true as well....or in layman's terms, a no-win situation.

You need A for B, but you must have B first to get A.

by Shawn B. June 27, 2003

paradox

A phrase that contradicts itself.

I always lie

by WateryFate June 27, 2003

paradox

1. Something or someone that exists or behaves in contradiction to itself or himself
2. Application from the Corel Office Suite

1. He fought a battle that he was ultimately opposed to.
2. Some companies use Corel Paradox for their databases

by Gary Destruction June 19, 2003

Paradox

While the generally accepted definniton of the word is a statement that is impossible while being perhaps not untrue, there is another, more widely,usable instance of the word. Simply put, a "paradox" can also be used to mean two doctors.

"I went to the hospital today. While I was speaking to a nurse, a paradox came running down the hall. Turns out they were late for a game of golf with the mayor."

by Zorplex August 11, 2005

paradox

an apparent impossible or contradictory situation

an example of a paradox is if you send a cat back in time and that cat kills your father as a baby

by jay-jay the jetplane September 11, 2007

paradox

Something that cannot be defined.

This is a paradox...

by Skinny Fists October 29, 2007

paradox

those that know the least know it the loudest

by Evil Tim August 15, 2003