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paradigm

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpærədaɪm/

paradigm means: A shared set of ideas that shapes how people understand something or approach a problem.

noun

THINKING SYSTEMC1

A shared set of ideas that shapes how people understand something or approach a problem.

  • This discovery changed the scientific paradigm.
  • Their research challenges the dominant paradigm in economics.
  • A paradigm shift can change how an entire field approaches problems.

Similar words: framework, model

Common phrases: paradigm shift, dominant paradigm, scientific paradigm

TYPICAL MODELC2

An example that clearly shows the usual or ideal qualities of something.

  • The building is a paradigm of simplicity.
  • Her work became a paradigm of good design.
  • The judge described the case as a classic paradigm of unfair treatment.

How to use it: a paradigm of something (The school is a paradigm of successful teamwork.)

Similar words: model, example, exemplar

Common phrases: paradigm of something, perfect paradigm, classic paradigm

WORD FORMSC2

The complete set of forms of a word, such as its different verb endings.

  • The chart shows the verb paradigm.
  • Students compared the paradigms of two irregular verbs.
  • This noun’s paradigm includes six case forms.

Similar words: inflection table

Common phrases: verb paradigm, inflectional paradigm, complete paradigm

Questions about paradigm

What does paradigm mean?

A shared set of ideas that shapes how people understand something or approach a problem.

What is paradigm in other languages?

Türkçe: paradigma · Español: paradigma · Français: paradigme · Deutsch: Paradigma · Italiano: paradigma · 日本語: パラダイム

How do you pronounce paradigm?

It is pronounced /ˈpærədaɪm/.

How do you use paradigm in a sentence?

This discovery changed the scientific paradigm. Their research challenges the dominant paradigm in economics.

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