idiom
paradigm shift
PAIR-ah-dym SHIFT
ˈpærədaɪm ʃɪftListen
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Syllable breakdown
paradigmshift
Dictionary meaning
A fundamental change in assumptions or approach to a topic.
Examples
- The smartphone was a paradigm shift in personal communication technology.
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