Example: The industrial revolution caused a paradigm shift in economic structures.
Definition
"Paradigm shift" refers to a fundamental change in the underlying concepts, theories, or practices within a particular field or society. It often marks a significant transformation that alters the usual way of thinking or operating, such as the industrial revolution causing a paradigm shift in economic structures.
Translations
cambio de paradigma
paradigmawisseling
canvi de paradigma
changement de paradigme
Paradigmenwechsel
Etymology
The term "paradigm shift" was popularized by philosopher Thomas Kuhn in his 1962 book 'The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.' It combines 'paradigm,' meaning a typical example or pattern, with 'shift,' indicating a change. Did you know? Kuhn used this phrase to describe revolutionary changes in scientific theories.
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"Paradigm shift" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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