El paradigma
Example: El paradigma actual de la educación requiere una profunda revisión.
Definition
"El paradigma" refers to a typical example or model of something, especially a framework containing all the commonly accepted views about a subject. It represents a standard or pattern that shapes how things are understood or approached, as in the phrase 'El paradigma actual de la educación requiere una profunda revisión.'
Etymology
The word "el paradigma" comes from the Greek 'paradeigma,' meaning 'pattern' or 'example.' It entered Spanish through Latin and was adopted in various languages to describe a model or framework that guides thinking or practice. Did you know? The term gained popularity in scientific and philosophical contexts to denote shifts in foundational ideas.
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"El paradigma" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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