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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Paradigm


Paradigm
noun
pronounced 'pair-ah-dime'

1. (Grammar) the set of all the inflected forms of a word or a systematic arrangement displaying these forms
2. a pattern or model
3. a typical or stereotypical example

Used in a sentence/Example:

1. am, are, is, etc.
2. The architect drew up a paradigm of the apartments to be built in the empty lots.
3. The man was a perfect paradigm of a cross-dresser, wearing high heeled boots, a skirt, blouse, a wig, and had his make up done.

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