Paradigm
Nounपरिदृश्य
Definition
A typical example or pattern of something; a dominant theory or model in a field of study.
Contextual Sentence: "The scientific paradigm of Newtonian physics was challenged by Einstein’s theory of relativity, marking a revolutionary shift in understanding the universe."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'para' (beside) + 'digm' (pattern) – like a guiding pattern beside which others are measured.
Synonyms
model
framework
paradigm shift
Antonyms
anomaly
exception
deviation