Word
paradigm
Meanings
a typical example or model that shows how something works or what it is like
a widely accepted set of ideas and methods that shapes how people in a field understand and solve problems
Definition
A paradigm is a typical example or model, or a widely accepted way of thinking in a field.
A paradigm is a model or pattern that something is based on, or a clear example that represents a larger group. In academic and professional contexts, it often means a shared set of ideas and methods that guides how people understand and study something. When a paradigm changes, people may start approaching the same problem in a very different way.
Examples
- The company shifted to a new paradigm for remote work.
- Her research challenged the prevailing paradigm in the field.
- This tool became a paradigm for user-friendly design.
- We need a different paradigm to solve climate problems.
Common mistake
Learners often misspell paradigm as “paradime” or pronounce it like “pair-uh-digm” with a hard g.
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