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Paradoxical Definition & Meaning

paradoxical
adjective
  1. seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking"

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  • "and I'm paradoxical"
    Edan f/ Skillz Ferguson — Clinical Rhymes

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What does paradoxical mean?
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking"
What part of speech is paradoxical?
Paradoxical is an adjective.

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