Dictionary Entry
paradigm
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/Word FrequencyCommon (4.6)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (2)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.”
Published Usage Examples
“The term "paradigm shift" is bandied around with promiscuous ease.”
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Origin
From Greek paradigmatos, from para‑ ‘beside’ + deiknunai ‘to show’.
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