paradigm shift (/ˈpær.ə.daɪm ʃɪft/)
noun · Advanced · Science & Technology
🔊 /ˈpær.ə.daɪm ʃɪft/
Meaning
Meaning: a fundamental change in approach
A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in the basic concepts and practices of a field. Speakers use it to signal a complete rethinking of how something is done.
Examples
🗣 The discovery caused a paradigm shift in modern physics.
Etymology
Popularized by Thomas Kuhn in 1962, combining Greek ‘paradeigma’ (pattern) with ‘shift’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in science and business talks for a wholesale change in worldview.
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Tags: change, thinking