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Paradoxically: meaning, definitions and examples

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paradoxically

 

[ ˌper.əˈdɑːk.sɪ.kə.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to introduce a paradoxical statement or situation

In a paradoxical manner; in a way that seems self-contradictory or opposed to common sense. It is paradoxically true that sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to do nothing.

Examples of usage

  • It is paradoxically easy to understand and difficult to explain.
  • Paradoxically, the more you try to control something, the more it slips out of your grasp.

Translations

Translations of the word "paradoxically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paradoxalmente

🇮🇳 विरोधाभासी रूप से

🇩🇪 paradoxerweise

🇮🇩 secara paradoksal

🇺🇦 парадоксально

🇵🇱 paradoksalnie

🇯🇵 逆説的に (ぎゃくせつてきに)

🇫🇷 paradoxalement

🇪🇸 paradójicamente

🇹🇷 paradoksal olarak

🇰🇷 역설적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل متناقض

🇨🇿 paradoxně

🇸🇰 paradoxne

🇨🇳 自相矛盾地 (zì xiāng máodùn de)

🇸🇮 paradoksalno

🇮🇸 þversagnakennt

🇰🇿 парадоксальды түрде

🇬🇪 პარადოქსულად

🇦🇿 paradoksal olaraq

🇲🇽 paradójicamente

Etymology

The word 'paradoxically' is derived from the noun 'paradox', which comes from the late Latin word 'paradoxum', meaning 'contrary to expectation'. The concept of paradox has been a part of philosophical and literary discussions for centuries, with thinkers exploring the idea of seemingly contradictory statements or situations. The adverb 'paradoxically' is used to introduce statements or situations that appear to be self-contradictory or contrary to common sense, adding complexity and depth to language and thought.

See also: paradoxical.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,737, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.