1. serving as a typical example or model of something
2. relating to or having the nature of a paradigm
Usage: academic; formal

Examples

• The Wright brothers’ first flight was paradigmatic of human innovation.
• Her leadership style became paradigmatic for future executives.
• The novel presents a paradigmatic example of Victorian literature.
• This case study is paradigmatic of the challenges facing small businesses.
• The research follows a paradigmatic approach to data analysis.
• His work represents a paradigmatic shift in scientific thinking.