EPISTEMIC Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

epistemic

adjective

Definition of epistemic

as in cognitive

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Recent Examples of epistemic 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 Underlying all of it, Smetters argued, is an epistemic failure in how Washington evaluates fiscal policy. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026 This requires a kind of epistemic compassion. — Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026 This prompted Gourault to investigate the epistemic and infrastructural systems that link a glitch in virtual representations to a real person’s death. — Farren Fei Yuan, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for epistemic

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The most common type of dementia, which destroys memory and cognitive function, was responsible for 116,022 deaths in 2024, NCHS data shows.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
There is a particular cognitive advantage that no career coach teaches and no MBA program replicates.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of cognitive

Adjective

However, his calm demeanor and astute in-game changes have helped the Selecao overcome deficits and build psychological resilience.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
The mask can act as a psychological barrier too, helping the athlete overcome fears of further trauma.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of psychological

Adjective

The young adults struggle with poor mental, physical health, negative judgments of their own personal character, finding meaning in life, financial security, and the quality of their relationships.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
Each path promises the same payoff, consistent cold-water immersion for recovery, stress management and mental resilience, but the setup costs, maintenance demands and daily user experience diverge sharply.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of mental

Adjective

Factor meals are made with health-conscious ingredients that can cater to your dietary needs, ranging from Keto to vegan and beyond.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
As an ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, Howard is conscious of what his appearance at The Open could mean to younger people living with the condition and to their families.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of conscious

Adjective

The department said that, as a result of an internal investigation, Flores was effectively terminated from his role at the department on June 9.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Strong internal relationships, institutional credibility, leadership opportunities, and career growth often come more easily inside organizations where people know your value and are invested in your success.

— Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of internal

Adjective

The sheer fact of filming fills a frame, even one composed with quasi-documentary plainness, with a plethora of details of narrative, expressive, aesthetic, intellectual, and historical import.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
These unforeseen consequences end up transforming intellectual life.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of intellectual

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