Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
epistemic in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: EPISTEMIC
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Knowledge-related
Correct Answer: Option 2 — "Knowledge-related"
"Epistemic" = of or relating to knowledge or the degree of its validation; concerned with knowledge and understanding; pertaining to epistemology (the branch of philosophy dealing with knowledge). ✓
"Knowledge-related" = relating to, concerned with, or pertaining to knowledge. ✓
Epistemic ≈ Knowledge-related (both = pertaining to or concerning knowledge) ✓
Etymology: Greek 'episteme' (knowledge, understanding) + '- ic ' (relating to). ✓
Example: 'Epistemic uncertainty' = uncertainty relating to one's state of knowledge. ✓
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 'Physical' = relating to the body; relating to material things; of or relating to physi
epistemic – questions
Has epistemic been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – epistemic has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.