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paradoxical

12 letters|/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/
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Meaning

Seemingly contradictory but perhaps true; involving contradictions or paradoxes.

Etymology

From paradox (self-contradictory statement) + -ical (adjective suffix).

Usage

It is paradoxical that the more choices we have, the harder it is to decide.

Pronunciation

/ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

Tags

philosophylogicadjective