Paradox
Paradox
A paradox is a proposition that is or appears to be contradictory but expresses some measure of truth.
Portnoy’s complaint ... is too funny not to be taken seriously.
(Time, February 21, 1969, cited by Corbett 1971 492 )
Page/s: 853
Source: Mish 1991
Mish, Frederick (editor). 1991.Webster's ninth new collegiate dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. 1,564 pages. 0877795088; indexed 0877795096; deluxe 087779510X.
Page/s: 492–493
Source: Corbett 1971
Corbett, Edward P. J. 1971.Classical rhetoric for the modern student. New York: Oxford University.
Broader Terms
- BT↑ Trope
Related terms
- RT⇆ Proposition
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