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paradoxical
What does paradoxical mean?
paradoxical (adjective): having self-contradictory properties.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use paradoxical in a sentence?
- It is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce paradoxical?
/ˌpɛɹəˈdɑksɪkəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does paradoxical come from?
From paradox + -ical.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to paradoxical
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “paradoxical” mean?
not allowed; specifically disallowed
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having or expressing strong emotions
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tending to cure or restore to health
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having self-contradictory properties
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