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paradoxical

adjective

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
L
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
23
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

    “it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking”

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Example Sentences

it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking
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