{"word":"epistemic","date":"2026-09-30","partOfSpeech":"adjective","pronunciation":"ep-uh-STEE-mik","definition":"of or relating to knowledge or knowing","example":"He's a brilliant teacher who has the epistemic humility to know that there is always more to learn.","etymology":"The word epistemic comes from the Greek word epistemikos, which is derived from episteme, meaning knowledge. It entered the English language in the 16th century.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/epistemic-2026-09-30","fetchedAt":"2026-09-30T10:15:17.173Z","cached":false}