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paradigm

A typical example, model, or pattern of something; a framework of concepts and assumptions.

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Example

The discovery of quantum mechanics represented a paradigm shift that fundamentally altered physicists' understanding of the universe.

Synonyms

modelarchetypeexemplarframeworkexample

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