paradigm
/ˈpɛɹəˌdaɪm/
a typical example or pattern of something; a worldview underlying theories
paradigm in a sentence
“The discovery forced a paradigm shift in how we understand the universe.”
Origin of paradigm
Greek paradeigma pattern, example from paradeiknynai to show side by side
Related Words
axiom
a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference
postulate
a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning
theorem
a general proposition proved by a chain of reasoning
anomaly
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
catalyst
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction; an agent of change
entropy
a measure of disorder or randomness in a system; gradual decline into disorder