paradoxical

par·a·dox·i·cal

P p

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of paradoxical word

adjective paradoxical having the nature of a paradox; self-contradictory. 1
adjective paradoxical Medicine/Medical. not being the normal or usual kind: Stimulants are a paradoxical, albeit effective, medication used for certain forms of hyperactivity. 1
adjective paradoxical self-contradictory 1
adjective paradoxical If something is paradoxical, it involves two facts or qualities which seem to contradict each other. 0
adjective paradoxical of, having the nature of, or expressing a paradox or paradoxes 0
adjective paradoxical fond of using paradoxes 0

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Parts of speech for Paradoxical

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Paradoxical

paradoxical popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for paradoxical

adj paradoxical

agin — against
anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
antithetic — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
conflicting — clashing; contradictory

adjective paradoxical

against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
backbiting — If you accuse someone of backbiting, you mean that they say unpleasant or unkind things about someone who is not present, especially in order to stop them doing well at work.
bantering — teasing or facetious, or characterized by facetiousness
chaffing — good-natured ridicule or teasing; raillery.
con- — com-

All 44 Synonyms of paradoxical

Antonyms for paradoxical

adjective paradoxical

agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
confirming — Present participle of confirm.
correspondent — A correspondent is a newspaper or television journalist, especially one who specializes in a particular type of news.
indubious — Not dubious or doubtful; certain.
nonconflicting — Not conflicting; compatible.

All 5 Antonyms of paradoxical

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