paradigm

A word coined by Thomas Kuhn to describe a closed set of scientific theories that are coherent and are well accepted by the larger scientific community.

Also see paradigm shift.

My new quantum theory is garanteed to shake the scientific community and cause a paradigm shift towards a new set of theories.

by Nathar Leichoz February 14, 2005

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the cops
Pronounced: five-oh

"Hey you've got a five-o", meaning, "Hey the cops are watching you."

by Nathar Leichoz May 31, 2003