paradoxical

par·a·dox  (pr-dks)

n.

1. A seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true: the paradox that standing is more tiring than walking.

2. One exhibiting inexplicable or contradictory aspects: "The silence of midnight, to speak truly, though apparently a paradox, rung in my ears" (Mary Shelley).

3. An assertion that is essentially self-contradictory, though based on a valid deduction from acceptable premises.

4. A statement contrary to received opinion.

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[Latin paradoxum, from Greek paradoxon, from neuter sing. of paradoxos, conflicting with expectation : para-, beyond; see para-¹ + doxa, opinion (from dokein, to think; see dek- in Indo-European roots).]

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para·doxi·cal adj.

para·doxi·cal·ly adv.

para·doxi·cal·ness n.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

paradoxical - seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking" self-contradictory incomprehensible, inexplicable - incapable of being explained or accounted for; "inexplicable errors"; "left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons"

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paradoxical

adjective contradictory, inconsistent, impossible, puzzling, absurd, baffling, riddling, ambiguous, improbable, confounding, enigmatic, illogical, equivocal, oracular

Translations

paradoxical [pærəˈdɔksɪkl] adj → paradójico

paradoxical [pærəˈdɔksɪkl] adj → paradoxal(e)

paradoxical [pærəˈdɔksɪkl] paradox adj [situation] → paradox

paradoxical [pærəˈdɔksɪkl] adj → paradossale