PARADIGM
/ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of PARADIGM
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."
An example serving as the model for such a pattern.
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.""
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
Is PARADIGM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PARADIGM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | a | r | a | d | i | g | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PARADIGM
100 words from the letters in PARADIGM
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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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