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paradigm
A fundamental pattern of thought, doctrine, or conceptual framework that predominates in a scientific discipline or another field for a certain period of time. It determines which questions are asked and which methods are considered legitimate.
Die Relativitätstheorie von Einstein führte zu einem Paradigmenwechsel in der Physik.
Einstein's theory of relativity led to a paradigm shift in physics.
model / example
A typical example, pattern, or model for something.
Dieses Bauprojekt dient als Paradigma für eine nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung.
This construction project serves as a model for sustainable urban development.
paradigm
In linguistics, the complete set of inflected forms of a word. For example, all conjugated forms of a verb make up its paradigm.
Im Lateinunterricht mussten wir das Paradigma des Verbs „amare“ auswendig lernen.
In Latin class, we had to memorize the paradigm of the verb 'amare'.
'Paradigma' (paradigm) is a word from academic and educational language. It is rarely used in normal everyday life. It sounds formal and intellectual.
In seiner Vorlesung sprach der Professor über das neue wissenschaftliche Paradigma.
In his lecture, the professor talked about the new scientific paradigm.
A very important and common combination is 'der Paradigmenwechsel' (the paradigm shift). This term describes a fundamental revolution in the way of thinking within a scientific discipline.
Die Entdeckung der DNA löste einen Paradigmenwechsel in der Biologie aus.
The discovery of DNA triggered a paradigm shift in biology.
In the meaning 'Musterbeispiel' (model example), 'Paradigma' (paradigm/model) is often used with the verbs 'dienen' (to serve) or 'gelten' (to be considered) in the structure 'als Paradigma für etwas dienen/gelten' (to serve as / be considered a paradigm for something).
Sein Lebenswerk gilt als Paradigma für Zivilcourage.
His life's work is considered a model of moral courage.
You can recognize the linguistic meaning from the context. When the topic is grammar, verbs, nouns, declension, or conjugation, it refers to the complete set of word forms.
Das Paradigma des Adjektivs „gut“ umfasst Formen wie „guter“, „gute“, „gutes“.
The paradigm of the adjective 'gut' (good) includes forms such as 'guter', 'gute', and 'gutes'.
model
A Modell is a single simplified representation that researchers use to explain relationships or make predictions. A Paradigma is a broader, temporarily dominant framework of thought that shapes the questions and accepted methods of a field. Modell is appropriate for a specific explanation, while Paradigma is appropriate for the fundamental framework.
Das Paradigma bestimmt, welche Fragen und Methoden die Klimaforschung prägen.
The paradigm determines which questions and methods shape climate research.
Das Modell beschreibt vereinfacht, wie sich das Klima verändern kann.
The model provides a simplified description of how the climate may change.
