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How do you spell Paradigm?

Correct spelling

paradigm

Remember the Greek root: PARA (beside) + DIGM from 'show' — a pattern shown beside reality.

Why is paradigm spelled this way?

From Greek paradeigma, a pattern. PARA (beside) + DEIKNYNAI (to show). A paradigm shows by example — a model placed beside reality for comparison.

Common misspellings of paradigm

paradimparadigymparidgmparadigm

Example

The new research challenged the existing paradigm in climate science.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell paradigm?+
The correct spelling is "paradigm". Remember the Greek root: PARA (beside) + DIGM from 'show' — a pattern shown beside reality.
Is it paradim or paradigm?+
The correct spelling is "paradigm", not "paradim".

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