paradigm

noun

par·a·digm ˈper-ə-ˌdīm How to pronounce paradigm (audio)

ˈpa-rə-,

also -ˌdim

: example, pattern

especially : an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype

… regard science as the paradigm of true knowledge.

G. C. J. Midgley

: an example of a conjugation or declension showing a word in all its inflectional forms

: a philosophical and theoretical framework of a scientific school or discipline within which theories, laws, and generalizations and the experiments performed in support of them are formulated

the Freudian paradigm of psychoanalysis

broadly : a philosophical or theoretical framework of any kind

paradigmatic

ˌper-ə-dig-ˈma-tik How to pronounce paradigm (audio)

ˌpa-rə-

adjective

paradigmatically

ˌper-ə-dig-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce paradigm (audio)

ˌpa-rə-

adverb

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Paradigm traces to a Greek verb meaning "to show," and has been used in English to mean "example" or "pattern" since the 15th century. Some debate exists, however, about what kind of example qualifies as a paradigm. Some people say it's a typical example, while others insist it must be an outstanding or perfect example. The scientific community has added to the confusion by using it to mean "a theoretical framework," a sense popularized by American scientist Thomas S. Kuhn in the second edition of his influential book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, published in 1970. In that work, Kuhn admitted that he had used paradigm in 22 different ways. Some usage commentators now advise avoiding the term entirely on the grounds that it is overused.

Example Sentences

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

Jim Holt, New York Times Book Review, 15 Feb. 2009 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, Mother Jones, May/June 2008 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, The Cigarette Century, 2007 Her recent book provides us with a new paradigm for modern biography. the Freudian paradigm of psychoanalysis a new study that challenges the current evolutionary paradigm See More

Recent Examples on the Web The emergence of Web3, i.e., the third iteration of the internet, represents a major paradigm shift that could fundamentally change how IoT businesses work.

Xinxin Fan, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 Whereas a one-dish-per-person paradigm prizes individual choice—and perhaps even endorses a notion of private property—sharing a meal elevates compromise and negotiation.

Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 The abbot himself, Ms. Daston argues, was to serve as a paradigm of the holy life that the Rule commanded the monks to lead.

Timothy Farrington, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Responsible ownership is a hallmark of most Alaskan gun owners and our way of life should be recognized as a paradigm for the Lower 48.

Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 The greatest paradigm that ocean exploration may tear down is that Earth represents the sole example of life in the universe.

Timothy Shank, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2022 No matter the earliness of the hour or the length of the line, the staff is all smiles and a paradigm of efficiency.

Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 The current paradigm for building nuclear reactors is a world of cost-overruns and megaproject nightmares, while newer ideas for smaller scale modular reactors have yet to be deployed at large scale.

Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 26 July 2022 The projects that achieve this narrative recasting — films like Eighth Grade and television series like Shrill — are not in the horror genre, but the paradigm of the gaze is similar, as are the questions raised.

Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 See More

单词	paradigmatic
释义	paradigm noun par·a·digm ˈper-ə-ˌdīm ˈpa-rə-, also -ˌdim 1 : example, pattern especially : an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype … regard science as the paradigm of true knowledge. G. C. J. Midgley 2 : an example of a conjugation or declension showing a word in all its inflectional forms 3 : a philosophical and theoretical framework of a scientific school or discipline within which theories, laws, and generalizations and the experiments performed in support of them are formulated the Freudian paradigm of psychoanalysis broadly : a philosophical or theoretical framework of any kind paradigmatic ˌper-ə-dig-ˈma-tik ˌpa-rə- adjective paradigmatically ˌper-ə-dig-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē ˌpa-rə- adverb Did you know? Paradigm traces to a Greek verb meaning "to show," and has been used in English to mean "example" or "pattern" since the 15th century. Some debate exists, however, about what kind of example qualifies as a paradigm. Some people say it's a typical example, while others insist it must be an outstanding or perfect example. The scientific community has added to the confusion by using it to mean "a theoretical framework," a sense popularized by American scientist Thomas S. Kuhn in the second edition of his influential book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, published in 1970. In that work, Kuhn admitted that he had used paradigm in 22 different ways. Some usage commentators now advise avoiding the term entirely on the grounds that it is overused. Example Sentences And the paradigm of a thing to be philosophical about is death. Jim Holt, New York Times Book Review, 15 Feb. 2009 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, Mother Jones, May/June 2008 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, The Cigarette Century, 2007 Her recent book provides us with a new paradigm for modern biography. the Freudian paradigm of psychoanalysis a new study that challenges the current evolutionary paradigm See More Recent Examples on the Web The emergence of Web3, i.e., the third iteration of the internet, represents a major paradigm shift that could fundamentally change how IoT businesses work. Xinxin Fan, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 Whereas a one-dish-per-person paradigm prizes individual choice—and perhaps even endorses a notion of private property—sharing a meal elevates compromise and negotiation. Joe Pinsker, The Atlantic, 9 Aug. 2022 The abbot himself, Ms. Daston argues, was to serve as a paradigm of the holy life that the Rule commanded the monks to lead. Timothy Farrington, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 Responsible ownership is a hallmark of most Alaskan gun owners and our way of life should be recognized as a paradigm for the Lower 48. Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 The greatest paradigm that ocean exploration may tear down is that Earth represents the sole example of life in the universe. Timothy Shank, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2022 No matter the earliness of the hour or the length of the line, the staff is all smiles and a paradigm of efficiency. Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 The current paradigm for building nuclear reactors is a world of cost-overruns and megaproject nightmares, while newer ideas for smaller scale modular reactors have yet to be deployed at large scale. Tim Fernholz, Quartz, 26 July 2022 The projects that achieve this narrative recasting — films like Eighth Grade and television series like Shrill — are not in the horror genre, but the paradigm of the gaze is similar, as are the questions raised. Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Late Latin paradigma, from Greek paradeigma, from paradeiknynai to show side by side, from para- + deiknynai to show — more at diction First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing paradigm paradigm shift paradigm shift paradigmatic adjective as in classic constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated a paradigmatic essay in which the writer presents his point of view clearly and engagingly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance classic exemplary archetypal model quintessential definitive textbook perfect excellent unique archetypical superb wonderful great imitable exceptional terrific prime special ideal marvelous fine fantastic stellar nonpareil superlative marvellous flawless splendid absolute choice sensational fabulous sterling grand dandy top superior capital nifty impeccable par excellence groovy primo swell banner unsurpassed crackerjack fancy first-rate first-class keen bang-up wizard top-notch tip-top A-OK jim-dandy high-grade A1 Antonyms & Near Antonyms poor unsatisfactory bad typical vile substandard ordinary wretched normal execrable inadequate atrocious representative deficient inferior disappointing low-grade average failed mediocre second-rate second-class See More
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