Paradoxist

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛɹəˌdɑksˈaɪˈseɪnt/

Paradoxist (noun)

  1. A person who enjoys or argues for ideas that seem to contradict but still make sense.
  2. Someone who creates or studies paradoxes, using them to test reasoning and show limits of thinking.

Examples

  • A paradoxist enjoys contradictions in everyday talk.
  • The paradoxist points out contradictions without getting angry.