What is a word that describes two things that are true but appear to contradict?

Solution 1:

I think that Paradox comes closest. Merriam-Webster has a number of definitions, but the one that looks appropriate is:

2 a : a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet is perhaps true

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paradox

The key here is seemingly contradictory.

Solution 2:

Antinomy

which Merriam-Webster defines as:

A contradiction between two apparently equally valid principles or between inferences correctly drawn from such principles

and of which Britannica states

...contradiction, real or apparent, between two principles or conclusions, both of which seem equally justified;

Not to be confused with antimony, chemical element #51.

Solution 3:

I would call this an apparent contradiction. The contradiction isn't really there, but I think it is -- due to ignorance or some other limitation.

Also, I will preemptively bring up the psychological phenomenon called cognitive dissonance (Reference). It may apply in some peoples' minds. But, I propose shooting it down as an answer because cognitive dissonance is when someone holds two ideas that are indeed contradictory. Like having a weasel and a badger in your brain at the same time -- they don't get along! Again, I don't think it applies here because Dwight is looking for a way of describing two things that are indeed true.