Paradigma

/paʁaˈdɪɡma/
model or pattern

Dieses Projekt dient als Paradigma für nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung.

This project serves as a model for sustainable urban development.


general

A model, pattern, or example that serves as a standard or reference for others to follow.

Die neue Methode könnte ein Paradigma für zukünftige Forschung sein.

The new method could be a paradigm for future research.

Often used in academic, scientific, or philosophical contexts to describe a widely accepted framework or approach.

technical

In linguistics, a set of inflectional forms that a word can take, often used to describe grammatical categories like tense or case.

Das deutsche Verb 'gehen' hat ein komplexes Paradigma mit verschiedenen Konjugationen.

The German verb 'gehen' has a complex paradigm with various conjugations.

This technical meaning is specific to the study of language and grammar.

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Common Usage

In German, 'Paradigma' is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe a model or standard. In everyday speech, synonyms like 'Modell' or 'Beispiel' are more common.

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Capitalization

In German, 'Paradigma' is always capitalized as it is a noun.

Word Origin

From Ancient Greek 'παράδειγμα' (parádeigma), meaning 'pattern' or 'example'.

Usage Notes

In everyday language, 'Paradigma' is often used to describe a model or standard. In academic contexts, it can refer to a theoretical framework or a set of linguistic forms.

Word Breakdown

para-
beside, beyond
prefix
+
-deigma
pattern, example
root
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