"semiparadoxical" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From semi- + paradoxical. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|paradoxical}} semi- + paradoxical Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semiparadoxical (not comparable)
  1. Partly or somewhat paradoxical. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: quasiparadoxical
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