paradigm
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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.
'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'.
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'das Beispiel' and 'das Paradigma' can both be a pattern or model for something. 'Beispiel' is the normal, simple word and fits in almost all everyday situations. 'Paradigma' is much more formal and is often used in science, theory, or technical language. In the meaning of a 'typical model', it sounds more elevated than 'Beispiel'. Learners may confuse the words because both can show something typical. As a practical rule: in everyday language, you almost always say 'Beispiel'; 'Paradigma' is more appropriate in specialist texts.
In dem Vortrag gilt dieses Modell als Paradigma für moderne Stadtplanung.
In the lecture, this model is considered a paradigm for modern urban planning.
Mein Kollege erklärte mir die neue Regel mit einem Beispiel aus den Medien.
My colleague explained the new rule to me using an example from the media.