paradoxal

par·a·dox·i·cal

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-dok-si-kuh l]
- /ˌpær əˈdɒk sɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-dok-si-kuh l]
- /ˌpær əˈdɒk sɪ kəl/

Definitions of paradoxal word

adjective paradoxal having the nature of a paradox; self-contradictory. 1
adjective paradoxal Medicine/Medical. not being the normal or usual kind: Stimulants are a paradoxical, albeit effective, medication used for certain forms of hyperactivity. 1
noun paradoxal a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. 1
noun paradoxal a self-contradictory and false proposition. 1
noun paradoxal any person, thing, or situation exhibiting an apparently contradictory nature. 1
noun paradoxal an opinion or statement contrary to commonly accepted opinion. 1

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Parts of speech for Paradoxal

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paradoxal popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

paradoxal usage trend in Literature

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