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Silak12 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Paradigm?

Could you help me understand the meaning of "paradigm" in this context?

"The sole purpose of this action was to demonstrate our right, will and capability for self defence. We do not wish to escalate, but are fully prepared if forced into that paradigm," the https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/1100641652966916096 said in a statement.

Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1466347/2-indian-aircraft-violating-pakistani-airspace-shot-down-2-pilots-arrested

  

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It means a way of thinking about things or doing things. To my mind it is rather an overblown jargon word in this context.

  • It means a way of thinking about things or doing things.
  • To my mind it is rather an overblown jargon word in this context.
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It means a way of thinking about things or doing things. To my mind it is rather an overblown jargon word in this context.

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