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paradigm
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Meaning
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A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
Example 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.
Usage Note
Use paradigm when you want precise academic language around A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework..
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