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PARADIGM

/ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of PARADIGM

noun

A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.

"Thomas Kuhn's landmark “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions” got people talking about paradigm shifts, to the point the word itself now suggests an incomplete or biased perspective."

noun

An example serving as the model for such a pattern.

noun

A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.

"The paradigm of "go" is "go, went, gone.""

Synonyms of PARADIGM

Words with similar meaning

Examples of PARADIGM in a Sentence

  • "Thomas Kuhn's landmark “The Structure of Scientific Revolutions” got people talking about paradigm shifts, to the point the word itself now suggests an incomplete or biased perspective."
  • "The paradigm of "go" is "go, went, gone.""

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is PARADIGM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, PARADIGM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: PARADIGM uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PARADIGM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter paradigm Total
Scrabble 31112123 14
WWF 41112134 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARADIGM

100 words from the letters in PARADIGM

How to Use PARADIGM in Word Games

PARADIGM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PARADIGM

What does PARADIGM mean?
PARADIGM is a noun. A pattern, a way of doing something, especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
Is PARADIGM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PARADIGM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PARADIGM worth in Scrabble?
PARADIGM is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PARADIGM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PARADIGM. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of PARADIGM?
Synonyms of PARADIGM include: exemplar, posterboy, template, model, worldview. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.