Dictionary Entry
paradigm
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
In a Sentence
“Thomas Kuhn's landmark “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions” got people talking about paradigm shifts, to the point the word itself now suggests an incomplete or biased perspective.”
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Origin
From Greek 'paradeigma' (pattern, example), via Late Latin.
Common Phrases
. paradigmshift paradigmparadigm newparadigm dominantparadigm oldparadigm researchparadigm scientific
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