idiom
Paradigm shift in thinking
PAIR-uh-dym SHIFT in THINK-ing
/ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪft ɪn ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
paradigmshiftinthinking
Dictionary meaning
A complete overhaul of how a concept is understood or approached within a field, often triggered by a revolutionary discovery or new technology.
Examples
- The discovery of quantum mechanics required a paradigm shift in thinking about the behavior of matter.
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