"Epimenides paradox" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Epimenides paradoxes [plural]
Etymology: Named after the Cretan philosopher Epimenides of Cnossos (alive circa 600 BC), who is credited with the original statement. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Epimenides paradox (plural Epimenides paradoxes)
  1. A form of self-referential logical paradox associated with statements of the form "All Cretans are liars" (spoken by Epimenedes, himself a Cretan, who must therefore be lying). Wikipedia link: Epimenides paradox
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