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paradigme
/pa.ʁa.diɡm/
model or example
Ce projet est un paradigme de l'innovation.
This project is a paradigm of innovation.
general
A model or example that serves as a pattern for others to follow.
Le paradigme de la médecine moderne a évolué au fil des siècles.
The paradigm of modern medicine has evolved over the centuries.
Often used in academic or theoretical contexts to describe a dominant framework or approach.
technical
In linguistics, a set of inflectional forms taken by a word.
Le paradigme du verbe 'être' en français inclut 'suis', 'es', 'est', etc.
The paradigm of the verb 'être' in French includes 'suis', 'es', 'est', etc.
This technical meaning is specific to the study of language structure.
Collocations
changer de paradigmeto shift paradigmsun paradigme dominanta dominant paradigm
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Pro Tip
Usage in Science
In scientific contexts, 'paradigme' often refers to a theoretical framework that guides research.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Be mindful not to use 'paradigme' too frequently in casual conversation, as it can sound overly formal.
Word Origin
From Greek 'paradeigma' (παράδειγμα), meaning 'example' or 'pattern'.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'paradigme' often refers to a widely accepted model or framework. In linguistics, it refers to the set of forms a word can take.
Word Breakdown
para-
beside, beyond
prefix-digma
pattern, example
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