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paradigmatic

 

[ ˌpærəˈdaɪɡmətɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

linguistics model

Paradigmatic refers to a relationship or a pattern among words that can substitute for one another in a specific context, highlighting how linguistic variables can occupy similar roles. This concept is crucial in understanding language structure and function, especially in linguistics and semiotics.

Synonyms

model, representative, type

Examples of usage

  • Nouns can be understood paradigmatically as they can be swapped out in a sentence.
  • In grammar, paradigmatic relations help analyze word forms.
  • The study of paradigmatic structures reveals much about language dynamics.
Context #2 | Adjective

theoretical perspective

In a broader theoretical context, paradigmatic can indicate a model or framework representing a typical example of a concept, often used in philosophy and social sciences.

Synonyms

exemplary, normative, standard

Examples of usage

  • This theory provides a paradigmatic understanding of social behaviors.
  • The research presents a paradigmatic shift in thinking.
  • Her findings reflect a paradigmatic approach to cultural studies.

Translations

Translations of the word "paradigmatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paradigmático

🇮🇳 पैराडाइमेटिक

🇩🇪 paradigmatisch

🇮🇩 paradigmatik

🇺🇦 парадигматичний

🇵🇱 paradygmatyczny

🇯🇵 パラダイム的な

🇫🇷 paradigmatique

🇪🇸 paradigmático

🇹🇷 paradigmatik

🇰🇷 패러다임적인

🇸🇦 نموذجي

🇨🇿 paradigmatický

🇸🇰 paradigmatický

🇨🇳 范式的

🇸🇮 paradigmatičen

🇮🇸 paradigmískur

🇰🇿 парадигматикалық

🇬🇪 პარადიგმატული

🇦🇿 paradigmatik

🇲🇽 paradigmático

Word origin

The term 'paradigmatic' is derived from the word 'paradigm,' which comes from the Greek word 'paradeigma' meaning 'pattern' or 'example.' The prefix 'para-' means 'beside' or 'alongside,' indicating a reference point. The use of 'paradigm' in the context of grammar and linguistics became prominent in the 20th century, particularly with the development of structuralism and the study of language relationships. Linguists began to examine how different words function in language, leading to the formalization of the concept of paradigmatic relations. This approach has since influenced various fields such as sociology, philosophy, and cognitive science, where understanding models and paradigms remains crucial for analysis and theory development.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,840, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.