paradigmatiek
Paradigmatiek is a term used in linguistics and semiotics to refer to the study of paradigmatic relations—the set of linguistic elements that can substitute for one another in a given context. It is contrasted with syntagmatic relations, which describe how units combine in linear sequences. Paradigmatic relations represent the vertical, choice-based dimension of sign systems, where the selection of one element excludes others from the same set.
Origin and scope: The term combines paradigm (paradigma) with the Dutch suffix -iek, indicating a field of
Applications: In morphology and lexicon, paradigms group related forms of a word or words of the same
Relation to broader theory: Paradigmatic analysis complements syntagmatic analysis and is central to discussions of word