Definition

The condition of having contradictory or opposing qualities that seem impossible but can exist together.

Example

The paradoxicalness of the situation left everyone confused about what to believe.

Conversation

I read an article about the paradoxicalness of happiness.

Oh really? What did it say?

It explained how sometimes being happy can lead to unexpected challenges.

That makes sense; life can be so confusing like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paradoxicalness is formed from "paradox" (from Greek "paradoxon", meaning contrary to expectation) and the suffix "-ical" (meaning pertaining to) and "-ness" (meaning a state or quality). The word describes the state or quality of being contrary to what one expects or believes.

Memory Tip

Think of a situation that is 'contrary to expectation' ('paradox') and how it relates to a quality or state ('-ical' and '-ness'). This helps you remember that 'paradoxicalness' refers to the quality of being paradoxical.

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