Definition of paradoxical Paradoxical

/pɛˌɹʌdɑˈksɪkʌl/ - [perudaksikul] - par•a•dox•i•cal

We found 4 definitions of paradoxical from 3 different sources.

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What does paradoxical mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

paradoxical - seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking"
  self-contradictory
  inexplicable, incomprehensible incapable of being explained or accounted for; "inexplicable errors"; "left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons"
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  • paradoxical (a.)
    Of the nature of a paradox.
  • paradoxical (a.)
    Inclined to paradoxes, or to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions.

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