paradox /(păr"ȧ*dŏks)/

pl. paradoxes ((păr"ȧ*dŏks*ĕz))

1. 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.

   This was sometime a paradox, but now the time gives it proof.