episteme

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ɛpɪˈstiːmɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ɛpɪˈstiːmɪ/

Definitions of episteme word

noun episteme (philosophy) Scientific knowledge; a principled system of understanding; sometimes contrasted with 'empiricism'. 1
noun episteme (philosophy) Scientific knowledge; a principled system of understanding; sometimes contrasted with empiricism. 0
noun episteme (specifically Ancient Greek philosophy) know-how; compare techne. 0
noun episteme (specifically Foucaultian philosophy) The fundamental body of ideas and collective presuppositions that defines the nature and sets the bounds of what is accepted as true knowledge in a given epistemic epoch. 0

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Parts of speech for Episteme

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episteme popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

episteme usage trend in Literature

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