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paradigma

paradigm; model

noun pah-rah-DEEG-mah Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: Greek paradeigma, 'pattern, example'

Usage Note

Paradigma is a masculine noun despite ending in -a — a common trap for learners. Its plural is paradigmi (not paradigme). It belongs to a group of Greek-origin words (il problema, il tema, il dilemma, il sistema) that are masculine. Used in academic, scientific, and political discourse to mean a fundamental model or framework.

Examples

"Questo studio ha cambiato il paradigma scientifico."

Natural Translation

This study changed the scientific paradigm.

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