paradigm

Meanings

• noun

  A set of examples or principles illustrating a rule, theory, or instruction.

  - "The paradigm for verbs in English includes the infinitive form, the third person singular present tense, and the present participle form."
  - "In the field of science, a paradigm is a theory or a body of theories and practices that constitutes a way of looking at nature, which is accepted as being the dominant one in the scientific community at any given time."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈpeɪɹ.ə.daɪm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

exemplar , posterboy , template , model , worldview

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with paradigm
nirvana , rivana , canavan

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Variants

List of all variants of paradigm that leads to same result
paradigm , paradigmata , paradigmatic , paradigmatically , paradigms , paradigm shift

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Etymology

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From Greek paradigma, from para- 'over, beyond' + demia 'people', from demos 'the people' + agoreuein 'meet, discuss'.

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Trivia

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1. The term paradigm was popularized by Thomas Kuhn in his book 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions'.

2. In mathematics, a paradigm is a set of mathematical practices, including specific methods of solving problems, that is widely used in the mathematical community.

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Related Concepts

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1. paradigm shift: A fundamental change in the basic concepts and practices of a particular field.

2. paradigm case: A typical or representative example of a concept or theory.

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Quotes

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1. Such problems drive home a critical flaw in the "paradigm" of energy independence—namely, that energy isn't a zero-sum game anymore.

   - Paul Roberts,{it}Mother Jones{/it},May/June 2008

2. That the biomedical "paradigm" of single cause and single disease was a chimera was well understood by even its most vigorous advocates.

   - Allan M. Brandt,{it}The Cigarette Century{/it},2007

3. And the "paradigm" of a thing to be philosophical about is death.

   - Jim Holt,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},15 Feb. 2009

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Culture

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In literature, the term paradigm shift refers to a fundamental change in the way people think about or approach a particular subject. In art, a paradigm is a model or example that is followed or imitated.

How to Memorize "paradigm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of examples or principles that illustrate a rule or theory.
   - Visualize a theory or concept that is widely accepted in a particular field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word paradigm with the idea of a model or example.
   - Associate the word paradigm with the concept of a fundamental change in the way people think about something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-R-O-D-I-G for 'Paradigm - Represents Overriding Dogma in Ideas and Guidance'.

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