The discovery of plate tectonics shifted the entire paradigm of geological science in the twentieth century.
板块构造的发现改变了二十世纪地质科学的整个范式。
Which choice best defines “paradigm”?
B — A typical model or pattern.. “paradigm” means A typical model or pattern..
Which word means “A typical model or pattern.”?
D — paradigm. “paradigm” means A typical model or pattern..
paradigm — A typical model or pattern.. In Chinese: 范式；典范.
paradigm is pronounced //ˈpærədaɪm//.
The discovery of plate tectonics shifted the entire paradigm of geological science in the twentieth century. (板块构造的发现改变了二十世纪地质科学的整个范式。)
model, pattern, archetype — all close in meaning to paradigm (A typical model or pattern.).
Yes. paradigm is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
para(旁) + digm(显示) → 示范样板。