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PARADOXICAL
paradoxical, self-contradictory
(adjective) seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; “it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
paradoxical (comparative more paradoxical, superlative most paradoxical)
Having self-contradictory properties.
Synonyms
• (having self-contradictory properties): oxymoronic, self-contradictory
Antonyms
• (having self-contradictory properties): self-consistent, self-evident
Source: Wiktionary
Par`a*dox"ic*al, a.
1. Of the nature of a paradox.
2. Inclined to paradoxes, or to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions. Southey.
– Par`a*dox"ic*al*ly, adv.
– Par`a*dox"ic*al*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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