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epistemology

/ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/ /iˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/

Meanings
noun
The branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge; theory of knowledge, asking such questions as "What is knowledge?", "How is knowledge acquired?", "What do people know?", "How do we know what we know?".

Examples :

"Some thinkers take the view that, beginning with the work of Descartes, epistemology began to replace metaphysics as the most important area of philosophy."
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Illustration knowledge

knowledge noun

/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/

The fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.

"My knowledge of history helped me understand the current political situation better. "

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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metaphysics noun

/mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

The field of study of metaphysics.

"My philosophy teacher is studying metaphysics this semester. "

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universal noun

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/

A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

"The universal need for sleep is a characteristic shared by all people. "

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acquired verb

/əˈkwaɪəd/ /əˈkwaɪɹd/

To get.

"She acquired a new skill in coding during her internship. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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philosophy noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/ /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

The love of wisdom.

"My philosophy for dealing with difficult classmates is to listen carefully and try to understand their perspectives. "

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questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

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maintains verb

/meɪnˈteɪnz/ /mənˈteɪnz/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The mechanic maintains the engine while I fetch him the tools he needs. "

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recollection noun

/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/ /ɹiˌkəˈlɛkʃən/

The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory

"Her only recollection of the accident was a flash of bright light. "

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thinkers noun

/ˈθɪŋkərz/

One who spends time thinking, contemplating or meditating.

"In the library, you can often find quiet thinkers lost in their books and ideas. "

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beginning noun

/bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/

The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.

"The beginning of the school year is always exciting. "