Definition:Paradox/Semantic

Definition

A semantic paradox is a paradox arising from semantic interpretations of linguistic ambiguities and imprecision.

Examples

Liar Paradox

The liar paradox is an example of a semantic paradox.

Richard's Paradox

Richard's paradox is an example of a semantic paradox.

Berry's Paradox

Berry's paradox is an example of a semantic paradox.

Grelling-Nelson Paradox

The Grelling-Nelson paradox is an example of a semantic paradox.

Also see

• Definition:Logical Paradox

• Results about semantic paradoxes can be found here.

Sources

• 1998: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (2nd ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): paradox
• 2008: David Nelson: The Penguin Dictionary of Mathematics (4th ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): paradox