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Definition paradigm in American English

paradigm noun

[countable] noun
/ˈperəˌdaɪm/
1

a set of ideas that are used for understanding or explaining something, especially in a particular subject

Example

a cultural/scientific paradigm

Synonyms and related words
theory culture philosophy
2

a typical example or model of something

Example

The West used to be the paradigm of economic success.

Synonyms and related words
example instance case
3

the complete set of the different forms of a word, for example student, student's, students, and students'

Synonyms and related words
accusative adjunct allomorph
Definition paradigm in American English