Definition. An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which incongruous or seemingly contradictory terms appear side by side; a compressed paradox. Plural: oxymora or oxymorons. Adjective: oxymoronic or oxymoric. The Oxford English Dictionary defines oxymoron as an expression [that] in its superficial or literal meaning [is] self-contradictory or absurd, but involving a point..
lobe. n. 1. any rounded projection forming part of a larger structure. 2. (Anatomy) any of the subdivisions of a bodily organ or part, delineated by shape or connective tissue. 3. (Anatomy) short for ear lobe.
The frontal lobe is the emotional control center of the brain responsible for forming our personality and influencing out decisions. The frontal lobe is located at the front of the central sulcus where it receives information signals from other lobes of the brain. Since the hippocampus, or part of the brain responsible for transferring short-term memories into long-term memories, is located in the temporal lobe, the temporal lobe helps to form long-term memories and process new information. 2  The formation of visual and verbal memories. 3  The interpretation of smells and sounds.