Paradoxically, it is their differences that bring them closer to each other.
English dictionary. 2014.
paradoxically — par|a|dox|i|cally [ˌpærəˈdɔksıkli US ˈda:k ] adv in a way that is surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect ▪ Paradoxically, the prohibition of liquor caused an increase in alcoholism … Dictionary of contemporary English
paradoxically — par|a|dox|i|cal|ly [ ,perə daksıkli ] adverb used for saying that something is strange because it is the opposite of what you expect: Paradoxically, it is their differences that bring them closer to each other … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
paradoxically — adverb in a way that is surprising because it is the opposite of what you would expect: Paradoxically, the prohibition of liquor caused an increase in alcoholism … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
paradoxically — paradox ► NOUN 1) a seemingly absurd or self contradictory statement or proposition that may in fact be true. 2) a person or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities. DERIVATIVES paradoxical adjective paradoxically adverb. ORIGIN… … English terms dictionary
paradoxically — adverb in a paradoxical manner (Freq. 5) paradoxically, ice ages seem to occur when the sun gets hotter • Derived from adjective: ↑paradoxical … Useful english dictionary
Paradoxically — Paradoxical Par a*dox ic*al (p[a^]r [.a]*d[o^]ks [i^]*kal), a. 1. Of the nature of a paradox. [1913 Webster] 2. Inclined to paradoxes, or to tenets or notions contrary to received opinions. Southey. [1913 Webster] {Par a*dox ic*al*ly}, adv. {Par… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
paradoxically — adverb see paradoxical … New Collegiate Dictionary
paradoxically — See paradoxical. * * * … Universalium
paradoxically — adverb In a paradoxical manner; so as to create a paradox … Wiktionary
paradoxically — adv. illogically, in a way that negates itself, in a self contradictory manner … English contemporary dictionary
