
Definition: A paradigm is a typical pattern or an example of something. Also connotes the ideas of a mental picture and pattern of thought. General Use: In The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Thomas Kuhn describes a paradigm is a set of beliefs, theories, or a world view that is unquestioningly accepted and has become established as truth. In modern business, the word has become overused by people seeking a large word for a simple concept. Consider substituting model or archetype for the word paradigm when possible. From about.com.
Paradigm
a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something:
Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.
Synonym model (COPY) Compare prototy
Cambridge Dictionary
17 apr. 2013