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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