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paradigmatic

/ˌpærədɪˈmætɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does paradigmatic mean?

adjective

Serving as a model or example; paradigmatic of a particular quality or characteristic. A paradigmatic shift is a fundamental change in the way something is thought about or understood.

Example

"The artist's use of color was paradigmatic of the modern art movement."

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