paradigm
noun [C] /ˈpær.ə.daɪm/
/ˈper-/ formalDefinition
C2 a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something: Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.Samples and examples paradigmatic /ˌpær.ə.dɪɡˈmæt.ɪk/
/ˌper.ə.dɪɡˈmæt̬-/ adjective
/ˌper.ə.dɪɡˈmæt̬-/ adjective (Definition of paradigm noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- advertisement noun
- archetype noun
- benchmark verb
- classic adjective (TYPICAL)
- core noun (CENTRE)
- cross-section noun
- e.g.
- embodiment noun
- instance noun
- job noun (EXAMPLE)
- original adjective (FIRST MADE)
- original noun
- pattern noun (EXAMPLE)
- sample noun (SMALL AMOUNT)
- showpiece noun
- sort noun (TYPE)
- swatch noun
- taste noun (EXPERIENCE)
- taster noun (SMALL AMOUNT)
- tester noun
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