 ##  [Semantic Paradox](/index.php/semantic-paradox) 

  ##  [Semantic Paradox](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/semantic-paradox-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

A paradox arising from problematic assignments of truth or reference within a language, typically generated by self-reference or unrestricted semantic predicates that yield contradiction or indeterminacy (for example, the Liar sentence).