Laxi Dictionary

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Definition paradoxical in American English

paradoxical adjective

adjective
/ˌperəˈdɑksɪk(ə)l/
1

strange because of being the opposite of what you expect

Example

a paradoxical result

Synonyms and related words
strangefunnyweird
2

consisting of two parts that seem to mean the opposite of each other

Example

a paradoxical statement

Synonyms and related words
conflictingoppositeotherwise
Definition paradoxical in American English