paradoxical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

   it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking

2. 2
   adj

   Having self-contradictory properties.

   It is the ambiguity of language only which can make this proposition appear either doubtful or paradoxical. When properly explained and understood, it is almost self-evident.

Etymology

From paradox + -ical.