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paradigm

UK
/ˈpær.ə.daɪm/
US
/ˈpɛr.ə.daɪm/

Translations

paradigmnoun
paradigms
pl
UK
/ˈpær.ə.daɪm/
US
/ˈpɛr.ə.daɪm/
The scientific community adopted a new paradigm for research.
Научное сообщество приняло новую парадигму для исследований.
Synonyms
pattern
model
archetype
template
framework
prototype
standard
example
paradigmadjective
more paradigm
Comp.
most paradigm
Super.
UK
/ˈpærədaɪm/
US
/ˈpærədaɪm/
Used only attributively before another noun (e.g., "paradigm shift").
Synonyms
typical
illustrative
representative
canonical
ideal
standard
paradigmatic
archetypal
prototypical
exemplary
model
quintessential

Definitions

paradigmnoun
A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
The company is seen as a paradigm of successful business practices.
A set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles.
In linguistics, the paradigm of verb conjugations can be complex.
A framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodology that are commonly accepted by members of a scientific community.
The shift in scientific paradigm led to new discoveries in the field.
paradigmadjective
Relating to or serving as a paradigm; used attributively to denote a conceptual framework, typical example, or established pattern.
The committee proposed a paradigm model for future urban development.
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