패러다임

pae-reo-da-imLoanword from Englishparadigm
a model or pattern that serves as an example

과학계의 새로운 패러다임이 등장했다.

A new paradigm has emerged in the scientific community.


formal

A framework or model that shapes how we understand and interpret the world, often used in science, philosophy, and sociology.

쿠엔의 패러다임은 현대 물리학의 기초가 되었다.

Kuhn's paradigm became the foundation of modern physics.

The term is often associated with Thomas Kuhn's work on scientific revolutions.

general

A typical example or pattern that represents a broader concept.

이 회사는 혁신적인 패러다임을 제시하는 기업으로 유명하다.

This company is famous for presenting innovative paradigms.

Collocations

패러다임의 변화paradigm shift패러다임 전환paradigm shift패러다임 전환paradigm shift

Related Phrases

패러다임의 변화phrase
a fundamental change in approach or perspective
패러다임 전환phrase
a shift in the underlying assumptions or frameworks

Pro Tip

Usage in Science

In scientific contexts, '패러다임' often refers to the foundational theories or models that guide research.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While '패러다임' is a useful term, avoid using it in contexts where simpler words like '모델' or '틀' would suffice.

Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'paradigm', which comes from the Greek 'paradeigma' meaning 'pattern' or 'model'.

Usage Notes

In Korean, '패러다임' is often used in academic and professional contexts to describe fundamental changes in thinking or approaches.

Word Breakdown

패러
para- (Greek prefix meaning 'beside' or 'beyond')
prefix
+
다임
derived from 'deigma' (Greek for 'example' or 'pattern')
root
한영사전