episodic — occurring occasionally and at irregular intervals; made up of separate episodes
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: occurring occasionally and at irregular intervals; made up of separate episodes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌepɪˈsɑdɪk/
Example Sentences
- My cat's episodic bursts of energy at 3 AM are driving me crazy.
- The novel has an episodic structure, with each chapter telling a separate story.
- His episodic attempts at dieting usually last about three days.
episodic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌepɪˈsɑdɪk/]
occurring occasionally and at irregular intervals; made up of separate episodes
a patient sits on an examination bed while a doctor checks his breathing with a stethoscope. The patient shows signs of discomfort but appears alert and conscious. A nurse nearby marks something on a medical chart while looking concerned. The doctor's expression shows familiarity with this type of visit, suggesting this isn't the first time. Other medical staff move around attending to different patients in the background. a condition that occurs occasionally and at irregular intervals
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'epeisodion,' originally referring to scenes inserted between choruses in ancient Greek drama. The word literally meant 'something added' or 'an insertion,' which evolved into our modern sense of separate but connected parts of a story.
Breakdown
epi- (upon/in addition) + eisod- (entrance/coming in) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“My cat's episodic bursts of energy at 3 AM are driving me crazy.”
“The novel has an episodic structure, with each chapter telling a separate story.”
“His episodic attempts at dieting usually last about three days.”
“The patient showed episodic symptoms that appeared without warning.”
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