PARADOXICAL - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

Example: it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking

Synonyms

Self-contradictory, Paradoxical

🔗 Related Words

paradox – A related word in the same word family.

ical – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some words entered English through trade goods—we borrowed both the product and its foreign name.