Definition of the word paradigmatic

The word "paradigmatic" originates from the Greek words "paradeigma" (παράδειγμα) meaning "example" or "pattern," and the suffix "-ic." The term was first used in the 16th century to refer to a model or example of a particular type or class. It was later adopted in philosophy and science to describe something that serves as a model or example of a particular concept or theory. In the mid-20th century, the philosopher Thomas Kuhn popularized the term "paradigmatic" in his book "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions." Kuhn used the term to describe a scientific theory or idea that serves as a paradigmatic example of a particular scientific revolution or paradigm shift. Since then, the term has been widely used in various fields to describe anything that serves as a model or example of a particular concept, theory, or idea.