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Webster 1913 Edition


Paradoxical

Parˊa-dox′ic-al

(părˊȧ-dŏks′ĭ-kal)
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Adj.
1.
Of the nature of a paradox.
2.
Inclined to paradoxes, or to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions.
Southey.
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Parˊa-dox′ic-al-ly
,
adv.
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Parˊa-dox′ic-al-ness
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Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Paradoxical

PARADOX'ICAL

,
Adj.
Having the nature of a paradox.
1.
Inclined to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions; applied to persons.