heterologic
/ˌhɛtərəˈlɑdʒɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving a contradiction or inconsistency in logic, especially when a term describes itself in a way that creates a paradox.
- The philosopher's heterologic argument about self-reference confused the students.
- The puzzle was heterologic because the rule applied to itself in a contradictory way.
- In the lecture, she explained how heterologic statements like 'this sentence is false' create logical loops.
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