Het paradigma
Example: Het paradigma van de wetenschap verandert voortdurend met nieuwe ontdekkingen.
Definition
"Het paradigma" refers to a typical example or pattern of something, especially a model or framework in science or other fields that shapes the way concepts and practices are understood and applied. It often denotes a set of assumptions or beliefs that guide research or thinking.
Etymology
The word "het paradigma" comes from the Greek word 'paradeigma,' meaning 'pattern' or 'example.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, reflecting its use in philosophy and science to describe a standard or model. Did you know? The term gained widespread popularity in the 20th century thanks to Thomas Kuhn's work on scientific revolutions.
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"Het paradigma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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