Definitions for paradigm
ˈpær əˌdaɪm, -dɪmpar·a·digm

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. paradigmnoun

   systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word

2. prototype, paradigm, epitome, imagenoun

   a standard or typical example

   "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father"

3. substitution class, paradigmnoun

   the class of all items that can be substituted into the same position (or slot) in a grammatical sentence (are in paradigmatic relation with one another)

4. paradigmnoun

   the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time

   "he framed the problem within the psychoanalytic paradigm"

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1. Paradigmnoun

   (Science) A theory providing a unifying explanation for a set of phenomena in some field, which serves to suggest methods to test the theory and develop a fuller understanding of the topic, and which is considered useful until it is be replaced by a newer theory providing more accurate explanations or explanations for a wider range of phenomena.

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1. paradigmnoun

   An example serving as a model or pattern; a template.

2. paradigmnoun

   A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.

   The paradigm of "go" is "go, went, gone."

3. paradigmnoun

   A system of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality.

4. paradigmnoun

   A conceptual frameworkan established thought process.

5. paradigmnoun

   A way of thinking which can occasionally lead to misleading predispositions; a prejudice. A route of mental efficiency which has presumably been verified by affirmative results/predictions.

6. paradigmnoun

   A philosophy consisting of 'top-bottom' ideas (namely biases which could possibly make the practitioner susceptible to the 'confirmation bias').

7. Etymology: Established 1475-85 from paradigma, from παράδειγμα.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paradigmnoun

   Example.

   Etymology: παϱαδειγμα.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paradigm

   In science and philosophy, a paradigm () is a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitute legitimate contributions to a field. The word paradigm is Greek in origin, meaning "pattern", and is used to illustrate similar occurrences.

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1. paradigm

   A paradigm is a typical example or pattern of something, a framework that acts as a model or standard for a specific way of thinking, understanding, or approaching a particular subject or problem. It often represents a set of beliefs, assumptions, and ideologies that shape and guide the behavior and cognition of individuals and groups within a certain field or discipline. The term is commonly used in the context of scientific, philosophical, or social frameworks that influence and define the overall perspective and methodology used in those domains.

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1. Paradigmnoun

   an example; a model; a pattern

2. Paradigmnoun

   an example of a conjugation or declension, showing a word in all its different forms of inflection

3. Paradigmnoun

   an illustration, as by a parable or fable

4. Etymology: [F. paradigme, L. paradigma, fr. Gr. , fr. to show by the side of, to set up as an example; para` beside + to show. See Para-, and Diction.]

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1. Paradigm

   In science and epistemology, paradigm describes distinct concepts or thought patterns.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Paradigm

   par′a-dim, n. an example: model: (gram.) an example of the inflection of a word.—adjs. Paradigmat′ic, -al, consisting of, or resembling, paradigms.—n. Paradigmat′ic, one who narrates the lives of religious persons by way of examples.—adv. Paradigmat′ically. [Fr.,—L.,—Gr. paradeigma—para, beside, deiknynai, to show.]

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Matched Categories

1. • Inflection
   • Position

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to say paradigm in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of paradigm in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of paradigm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of paradigm in a Sentence

1. Allen Tsui:

   Kano offers paradigm game-changing opportunities for teaching computer science.

2. Vittoria Colliza:

   This [ mandates ] was really a change of paradigm, if you think about vaccine hesitancy and how authorities tried to handle it, at the beginning it was really a lot of pressure on explanations, on communication, and the aim was really not to oblige people but to convince them. And at a certain point, given the very large circulation of the Delta variant in several EU countries, authorities move towards something that is a bit more constraining.

3. David Makovsky:

   In some ways, it's a policy earthquake, i think there's a fundamental paradigm shift from which there's no return.

4. Lisa Sanchez:

   It's a paradigm shift with newly expanded liberties and rights.

5. Douglas Vaughan:

   So, in aggregate, we see the effect on longevity, but you can imagine it's largely through effects on cardiovascular risk and metabolic risk, it suggests potentially at a defined point in life, say age 50, if you adhere to a healthy paradigm like this, you can have an impact on your longevity and on your health span.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=paradigm
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=paradigm
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paradigm
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=paradigm
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradigm
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paradigm
8. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=paradigm
9. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=paradigm
10. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=paradigm