Etymology

paradoxical

pa·ra·dox·ic·al
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Today it means: Having self-contradictory properties. Full definition →

Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English paradox
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  1. Englishparadox
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todayparadoxical

From paradox + -ical.

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