epistemic
Americanadjective
adjective
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of or relating to knowledge or epistemology
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denoting the branch of modal logic that deals with the formalization of certain epistemological concepts, such as knowledge, certainty, and ignorance. See also doxastic
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Etymology
Origin of epistemic
1920–25; < Greek epistēmikós, equivalent to epistḗm ( ē ) knowledge + -ikos -ic
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The epistemic mismatch between her idea of what would transpire and the frat brothers’ is truly tragic.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
As scholar Sheila Jasanoff asserts, sound democratic governance requires epistemic humility—an explicit acknowledgment of the limits of scientific certainty in real time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
This epistemic shift has birthed a lucrative wellness industry, featuring all manner of advice, concerns, and devices, where a frightening sales pitch or emotional story takes the place of scientific consensus.
From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2026
Often we don't process information for epistemic reasons.
From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2025
Though the actions are similar, there are differences and the Johns Hopkins team surmised observers would be able to detect another person's "epistemic goals" just by watching them.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2023
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