epistemic

adjective

Definition of epistemicnext
as in cognitive

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Recent Examples of epistemic 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 Underlying all of it, Smetters argued, is an epistemic failure in how Washington evaluates fiscal policy. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Mar. 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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  • There were no cognitive tasks researchers routinely go for in brain studies, but there was a purpose behind this omission.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Berries Collen also points to antioxidants, which are known to support cognitive function.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of cognitive
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  • The psychological cost Many citizens told the Herald that the power outages are taking a toll on their mental health.
    — Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Also in this week’s Screen Gab, our writers recommend a miniseries about a mysterious sea creature terrorizing a small coastal town and a pair of psychological horror dramas exploring female rage.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of psychological
Adjective
  • Rituals is already active in the youth mental health space as cofounder of Super Chill, a program that uses playful mind and body exercises to help children recognize their emotions and develop mental resilience.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • If Thompson was found to be incompetent due to a mental condition, he likely won’t ever be executed.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of mental
Adjective
  • But today’s trend-conscious younger Americans are thinking beyond looks.
    — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • These primitive instincts are highly attuned to potential danger and are often triggered before our conscious mind registers that something isn’t right.
    — Georgia Casey, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of conscious
Adjective
  • Initially, 18 full-size models were built during an internal competition called Project Renaissance, from which the winning design was selected.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Yet some companies still operate on the old assumption that almost every internal system should be bought, even when AI and modern development tools make custom workflows far more feasible.
    — Malte Kramer, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of internal
Adjective
  • There is an intellectual curiosity and a real competitiveness.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Nerdy, overweight, and hyper-intellectual, Oscar never seems to fit in with his peers and is unlucky in love.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Epistemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epistemic. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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