PARADOXICALLY

paradoxically

(adverb) in a paradoxical manner; “paradoxically, ice ages seem to occur when the sun gets hotter”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

paradoxically (comparative more paradoxically, superlative most paradoxically)

In a paradoxical manner; so as to create a paradox.

Source: Wiktionary


PARADOXICAL

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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