paradigm

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/ˈpær.əˌdaɪm/

noun
An example that is a perfect pattern or model

paradigm in a sentence

  • “Because the new SUV was so popular, it became the paradigm upon which all others were modeled.”
  • “Her recent book provides us with a new paradigm for modern biography.”
  • “I've been studying the freudian paradigm of psychoanalysis.”

What does “paradigm” mean?

paradigm (noun) means an example that is a perfect pattern or model. It is pronounced /ˈpær.əˌdaɪm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "paradigm" mean?
paradigm (noun) means: An example that is a perfect pattern or model
How do you pronounce "paradigm"?
"paradigm" is pronounced /ˈpær.əˌdaɪm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "paradigm" in a sentence?
Here is "paradigm" used in a sentence: Because the new SUV was so popular, it became the paradigm upon which all others were modeled.

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