paradigmatic

CEFRC2

/ˌpæɹ.ə.dɪ(ɡ)ˈmæ.tɪk/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Serving as a clear or typical example of something.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Related as members of a substitution class.

Examples

  • His successful career is a paradigmatic example for students.

  • The new theory was paradigmatic.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˌpæɹ.ə.daɪˈmæ.tɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of or pertaining to a paradigm.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A writer of memoirs of religious persons, as examples of Christian excellence.

More examples

In context

  • Paradigmatic shifts occur rarely in science.

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Origin

adjective

From French paradigmatique, from Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰδειγμᾰτῐκός (părădeigmătĭkós).