noun · academic
paradigm
/ˈpærədaɪm/PAR·a·digm
a typical example or model of something; a framework of thinking
Examples
“The shift from industrial to information economies represents a new economic paradigm.”
“This research challenges the traditional paradigm in literacy studies.”
“Policy makers must adopt a new paradigm to address climate change effectively.”
Band 8 sentence
“The emergence of digital platforms constitutes a paradigm shift in how people access information and services.”
Collocations
- new paradigm
- paradigm shift
- challenge the paradigm
Word family
Common mistakes
We need a new model to solve the problem, a paradigm will help.→We need a new paradigm to solve the problem.
This is an example of paradigm.→This is an example of a paradigm.
Say it for a higher band
5model→6pattern→7+paradigm
Synonyms
model
framework
Easily confused
pattern
“The data showed a consistent pattern over five years.”
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