paradigm

noun

How many syllables in paradigm?

There are 3 syllables in the word paradigm.

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Divide paradigm into syllables:

par · a · digm

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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