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paradigm shift
World English Dictionary
| paradigm shift | |
| —n | |
| a radical change in underlying beliefs or theory | |
| [C20: coined by T.S. Kuhn (1922--96), US philosopher of science] | |
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Paradigm shift
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | paradigm shift1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a fundamental change in approach or assumptions |
| Main Entry: | paradigm shift2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | acceptance by a majority of a changed belief, attitude, or way of doing things |
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