What does "preparadigmatic" mean?

Before the formation of a paradigm.

What is a synonym for "preparadigmatic"?

Common synonyms include: protoscientific.

Preparadigmatic

adj

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Adjective

1
Before the formation of a paradigm.
2
Before the formation of a paradigm.; In an epistemic phase that precedes any truly rigorous scientific form.
"Near-synonym: protoscientific"

Synonyms

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protoscientific

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"preparadigmatic science: a science at a primitive stage of development, before it has achieved a paradigm and established a consensus about the true nature of the subject matter and how to approach it. […]"

Etymology

From pre- + paradigmatic.

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