EPISTEMIC Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

epistemic

adjective

Definition of epistemic

as in cognitive

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Recent Examples of epistemic Together, these ethical and epistemic critiques underpin current efforts to reduce and ultimately replace animal use in science. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 20 June 2026 This combination of serene confidence and epistemic modesty—this comfort with shades of gray—is rare among contemporary Christians. — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 The hard work is going to be undoing centuries of religious, epistemic, political, and cultural erasure, and that’s up to humans. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026 The transparent nature of providing live updates—often with caveats about accuracy or sometimes later corrections—captures simultaneously a claim to immediacy and uncertainty that has a unique epistemic value in its own right. — Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for epistemic

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Adjective

The Coleman report’s conclusions have been corroborated by generations of studies analyzing the effects of poverty and demographic isolation on children’s health, behavior, cognitive development, and academic achievement.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments reflect a broad discussion on the impact of air pollution and environmental factors on cognitive health, with many expressing concerns about fossil fuels, microplastics, and historical pollution.

— Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of cognitive

Adjective

For relative newcomer Marwan Waleed, that means tense body movements and a downcast tilt to his head, reflecting the psychological toll of having been trapped in a locked van when kidnapped in Libya.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
My childhood school in Denmark hadn’t been turned to rubble but into an emotional battlefield, a psychological groundhog’s day of explosive arguments, violent brawls—and brief, fragile truces that always shattered when the home bell rung.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of psychological

Adjective

Still, the very idea of such a thing freezes my brain, locking it into a mental feedback loop that’s the equivalent of running around in a tight circle flapping my arms wildly and screaming.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Livia Gershon considers the role of mental hospitals in horror.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of mental

Adjective

Now, Tan-Gillespie is tasked with getting KFC’s American business back on track as the brand faces growing competition paired with more health-conscious and cash-strapped consumers.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
And while Kim tends to gravitate toward body-conscious silhouettes and plenty of skin, Kris has made a signature of sharp tailoring, statement accessories, and an unapologetic dose of flash.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of conscious

Adjective

In internal studies, Adalat has seen major improvements in the number of witnesses heard and orders issued at courts that use its tools, which have reached more than 6,000 courtrooms across 11 states.

— Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal strategy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026

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