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paradoxically

/ˌpær.əˈdɑːk.sɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:paradoxical
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• adverb

1

In a manner that seems absurd or self-contradictory, yet may be true in fact; contrary to common expectation.

Example

"Paradoxically, the strict censorship of the novel only served to increase public interest in its message."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'paradoxical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'paradoxos' ('contrary to expectation'), from 'para-' ('beyond' or 'contrary to') and 'doxa' ('opinion').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paradoxically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paradoxically
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