On Mon, 02 May 2005 12:22:15 -0700, Scotius
<wolvzbro@mnsi.net> wrote:
> On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 01:43:33 -0600, Bob@newsgroup.net wrote:
>
>>What is the definition of "paradine shift". Is paradine a real word and
>>did I spell it correctly.
>
> It's "paradigm", and it's pronounced "paradeem".
The Concise OED says that it's pronounced "para-dime" (the IPA for the
last syllable is the same as for 'dime'), which is (coincidentally) the
way I've always pronounced it...
> A paradigm is an idea, so a paradigm shift is a change in thought.
"paradigm, noun. an example or pattern, especially one underlying a
theory or methodology."
"paradigm shift, noun. a fundamental change (in approach, philosophy,
etc.)."
[Concise OED, ninth edition 1995, O&EE]
Chris C
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