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paradoxical

pa·ra·do·xical

UK/ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ US/ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ rare

adjective

1.

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

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

Origin

From paradox + -ical.

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