WorldAugust 25, 2026
paradigmness
PAIR-uh-dime-nes
Definition
The state or quality of being a paradigm; the essence of operating within a specific framework or set of standardized assumptions.
Etymology
The word is a derivative of 'paradigm,' which comes from the Greek 'paradeigma' (pattern, example, or model). It functions as a suffix-based construction adding '-ness' to denote the abstract quality of fitting that model.
In the news
The author uses this term to question if the core identity of transitional justice—its function as a structured framework—is itself a source of its limitations, specifically whether remaining a 'paradigm' prevents it from addressing broader justice issues.
Symposium on Reframing Transitional Justice: Transitional Justice’s “Unit of Analysis” Problem
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