paradigm – p ae r ax d ay m
a pattern of something
There is a new paradigm of art this year
Definition noun
Grammar.
1. a set of forms all of which contain a particular element, especially the set of all inflected forms based on a single stem or theme.
2. a display in fixed arrangement of such a set, as boy, boy's, boys, boys'.
an example serving as a model; pattern.
1. a framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodology that are commonly accepted by members of a scientific community.
2. such a cognitive framework shared by members of any discipline or group:
How to Pronounce
Synonyms for paradigm
mould, standard; ideal, paragon, touchstone.
Dictionary Entries near paradigm
parade bed, parade rest, para-dichlorobenzene, paradiddle, paradidymis, paradigm, paradigmatic, paradigm shift, paradipsia, paradisaical, paradisal
First known usage
First recorded in 1475–85; from Late Latin paradigma “example,” from Greek parádeigma “pattern, model, precedent, example” (derivative of paradeiknýnai “to show side by side, compare”), equivalent to para- preposition and prefix + deik-, root of deiknýnai “to show, bring to light, prove” + -ma noun suffix denoting the result of an action; see para-1, deictic
