metataxis

/ˌmɛtəˈtæksɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A change or shift in the way of thinking, especially in philosophy or intellectual movements.

“The metataxis from modernism to postmodernism marked a significant change in artistic expression.”

2. noun

A change in the way a person or a group thinks about something.

“The metataxis in her perspective on life led her to pursue a new career.”

Synonyms

  • intellectual shift
  • paradigm shift

Antonyms

  • intellectual stagnation
  • philosophical dogma