paradigm

BrE /ˈpærədɪm/ AmE /ˈperədɪm/

noun en → es

1 LINGUISTICS [singular] C1

a set of rules or features that are typical for a particular language at a certain time

paradigma, modelo lingüístico

  • the paradigm of something

Collocations linguistic paradigm · grammatical paradigm

  • The linguistic paradigm has changed over time.

    El paradigma lingüístico ha cambiado con el tiempo.

2 EXAMPLE [singular] B2

an example of something that is typical or standard for a particular type of thing

ejemplo, modelo

  • a paradigm of something

Collocations paradigm of excellence · paradigm of success

  • She is a paradigm of hard work and dedication.

    Ella es un modelo de trabajo duro y dedicación.

1 SCIENCE [singular] C1

a theory or model that explains how something works, especially in science

paradigma científico, teoría

  • the paradigm of something

Collocations scientific paradigm · cosmological paradigm

  • The scientific paradigm has shifted since the discovery.

    El paradigma científico ha cambiado desde el descubrimiento.

2 CHANGE [singular] C1

a significant change or shift in a way of thinking, especially in science or society

cambio significativo, revolución

  • paradigm shift

Collocations paradigm shift in thinking · paradigm shift in society

  • There has been a paradigm shift in the way we think about climate change.

    Ha habido un cambio significativo en la forma en que pensamos sobre el cambio climático.