paradigmatic — serving as a typical example or pattern of something; representing a paradigm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: serving as a typical example or pattern of something; representing a paradigm
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærədɪɡˈmætɪk/
Example Sentences
- Steve Jobs became a paradigmatic figure in the tech industry.
- The cafeteria's mystery meat was paradigmatic of school lunch disasters.
- Her response was paradigmatic of how not to handle criticism.
paradigmatic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌpærədɪɡˈmætɪk/]
serving as a typical example or pattern of something; representing a paradigm
Perfect typical example of something
Paradigmatic and systematic becomes dramatic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'paradeigma', combining 'para' (beside, alongside) and 'deiknynai' (to show or display). The original meaning referred to something shown or displayed alongside as an example, evolving to mean 'model' or 'exemplar'.
Breakdown
para- (beside, alongside) + -deigm- (show, display) + -atic (adjective suffix). The root 'deigma' means 'example' or 'pattern', with the adjectival suffix '-atic' converting the noun into an adjective meaning 'relating to or of the nature of a paradigm'.
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📝Examples
“Steve Jobs became a paradigmatic figure in the tech industry.”
“The cafeteria's mystery meat was paradigmatic of school lunch disasters.”
“Her response was paradigmatic of how not to handle criticism.”
“My dad's dance moves at the wedding were paradigmatic of embarrassing parent behavior.”
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