Synonyms & related words for paradigm

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of paradigm — including prototype, model, archetype, exemplar, pattern. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to paradigm

Explore words related to paradigm — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include paradigmatic, concepts, worldview, modality, mindset, theory, evolving, axiom. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for paradigm

Common synonyms for paradigm include prototype, model, archetype, exemplar, pattern — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does paradigm come from?

The word paradigm breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: para-, from Greek para (“beside, alongside”); and -digm, from Greek deiknymi (“show”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.