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paradoxically

par·a·dox·i·cal
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Transcription

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

Definitions of paradoxically word

  • adjective paradoxically having the nature of a paradox; self-contradictory. 1
  • adjective paradoxically Medicine/Medical. not being the normal or usual kind: Stimulants are a paradoxical, albeit effective, medication used for certain forms of hyperactivity. 1
  • adverb paradoxically in apparent self-contradiction 1

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Parts of speech for Paradoxically

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paradoxically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for paradoxically

adverb paradoxically

  • conflictingly — being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible: conflicting viewpoints.
  • inconsistently — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
  • ironically — pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting, or characterized by irony or mockery: an ironical compliment; an ironical smile.

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