paradigmadega

Paradigmadega is a neologism occasionally employed in philosophical, scientific, and speculative discourse to denote a meta-framework that governs how multiple paradigms are selected, interpreted, or integrated.

Etymology is unclear; it appears to combine "paradigm" with a suffix used in various coinages (for example -dega) without a standardized meaning. The term lacks formal definition or widespread scholarly adoption.

In use, paradigmadega can indicate a higher-order paradigm that coordinates cross-domain methods, criteria, or epistemic values. It may be invoked to describe shifts where methodological boundaries blur and interdisciplinary approaches become normative.

Applications are mainly in theoretical discussions, science policy debates, or speculative fiction, where authors explore what happens when a meta-framework shapes research agendas.

Reception is limited; most writers treat it as a rhetorical device rather than a rigorously defined theory. Critics argue that it risks overgeneralization and obscuring specific assumptions of constituent paradigms.