epistemic

adjective

Definition of epistemicnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epistemic
  1. cognitive
  2. psychological
  3. mental
  4. conscious
  5. internal
  6. intellectual
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  • Broglio also hopes that athletes learn to look for symptoms such as anxiety, depression and cognitive issues, because many are very treatable.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • While offering accessibility and rapid cognitive offloading, significant risks exist.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 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
  • One way to begin is with the mental and physical reset provided by the Crossings Ceremony, the most recent addition to Miraval Austin’s Life in Balance Spa offerings.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Together these results helped establish the concept of cognitive reserve, the idea that lifelong mental activity may protect thinking and memory even when disease is present in the brain.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • As fresh visual information reaches the brain, these models are updated almost instantaneously, allowing movements to be adjusted before conscious awareness has caught up.
    — Michelle Spear, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
  • Budget-conscious users may find PocketGuard's free version too restrictive.
    — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of conscious
Adjective
  • This bill backs scientific evidence showing morning light is better for students because of the body’s internal regulation, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Suppliers can upload data straight from internal systems, pull details out of documents automatically and use Novata’s benchmark library to fill in gaps.
    — Arthur Zackiewicz, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • Neill is great at balancing the aggro energy of Zane with his intellectual, compassionate style.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
  • Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that leads to memory loss and other intellectual inabilities.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of intellectual

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“Epistemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epistemic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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