paradigm
nounHow many syllables in paradigm?
There are 3 syllables in the word paradigm.How to pronounce paradigm:
Definition of paradigm:
- paradigm (noun):
- example, pattern
- a model or example
- an outstandingly clear or typical example or archetype
- systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word.
Synonyms for paradigm:
archetype
blueprint
epitome
example
exemplar
idea
ideal
image
incarnation
inflexion
manifestation
mirror
model
mold
norm
original
pattern
principle
prototype
role model
sample
standard
substitution class
Antonyms for paradigm:
antipode
antipole
antithesis
contra
contradiction
contradistinction
contrariety
contrary
contrast
converse
counter
counterexample
direct opposite
exact opposite
inverse
inversion
negative
obverse
opposite
opposition
polar opposite
reverse
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