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Meaning of 'paradoxical' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Paradoxical [ a.]
- Of the nature of a paradox.
- Inclined to paradoxes, or to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions.

Meaning of 'paradoxical' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . paradoxical [ s]
Meaning (1):
- seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
Example in sentence:
  • it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking

Nearby Words:

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