Synonyms of paradigm
32 similar words
Another word for paradigm is epitome. Other synonyms of paradigm are icon, paragon, exemplar, quintessence and ur-type.
Synonyms and similar words for paradigm
nounA pattern, a way of doing something; especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a...
nounAn example serving as the model for such a pattern; an exceptionally good or prototypical example...
- template
- exemplarSomething fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
- archetype
- poster childOne who is a prototypical or quintessential example of something.
- case
- beau ideal
- case in pointAn example that illustrates a point.
- embodiment
- epitomeThe embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
- exemplification
- example
- exemplificatorSomething serving as an example.
- Exhibit AThe foremost example, often with a negative connotation.
- illustration
- incarnation
- instance
- prototype
- quintessenceA thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.
- representative
- specimen
- symbol
- ur-typeA basic, primitive, or original type; prototype.
- iconA person or thing that is the best example of a certain profession or some doing.
- paragonA person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
- pattern
- byspel rareAn example.
- eponym archaic
- sample obsolete
nounA set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of...
Meaning of paradigm
- noun A pattern, a way of doing something; especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
- noun An example serving as the model for such a pattern; an exceptionally good or prototypical example of a pattern or group.
- noun A set of all forms which contain a common element, especially the set of all inflectional forms of a word or a particular grammatical category.
paradigm in other languages
Questions about synonyms of paradigm
- What is another word for paradigm?
- Paradigm has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as epitome, icon, paragon, exemplar, quintessence, ur-type, model and style.
- What does paradigm mean?
- Paradigm means a pattern, a way of doing something; especially a pattern of thought, a system of beliefs, a conceptual framework.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: paradigm (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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