noun · academic
paradigm
UK/ˈpærədaɪm/US/ˈpærəˌdaɪm/PAR·a·digm
a typical example or model of something; a set of ideas, assumptions and ways of doing things in a field
Examples
“Many scientific breakthroughs required a change in the existing paradigm.”
“In sociology we often discuss the dominant paradigms that shape research questions.”
“Task 2: Discuss whether shifting paradigms in education are always beneficial.”
Band 8 sentence
“Recent research suggests that adopting a new paradigm in environmental policy could lead to more sustainable outcomes.”
Collocations
- paradigm shift
- dominant paradigm
- new paradigm
Word family
Common mistakes
paradigm = pattern (dùng 'pattern' thay luôn)→paradigm
Say it for a higher band
5model→6framework→7+paradigm
Synonyms
model
framework
Easily confused
pattern
“The pattern of rainfall has changed over the decade.”
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