Episodic: meaning, definitions and examples
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episodic
[ ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk ]
relating to TV shows
Relating to or consisting of separate episodes. Characterized by a series of loosely connected events or experiences.
Synonyms
disjointed, episodical, fragmented
Examples of usage
- His memory was episodic, with vivid recollections of certain incidents but no overall picture.
- The show is structured in an episodic format, with each episode focusing on a different character.
relating to memory
Relating to or denoting memories that are recalled in episodic rather than semantic terms.
Synonyms
autobiographical, nostalgic, reminiscent
Examples of usage
- Episodic memory involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences.
- Patients with Alzheimer's disease often have difficulty with episodic memory.
Translations
Translations of the word "episodic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 episódico
🇮🇳 एपिसोडिक (episodic)
🇩🇪 episodisch
🇮🇩 episodik
🇺🇦 епізодичний
🇵🇱 epizodyczny
🇯🇵 エピソード的 (episodic)
🇫🇷 épisodique
🇪🇸 episódico
🇹🇷 epizodik
🇰🇷 에피소드적인 (episodic)
🇸🇦 حَلَقي (episodic)
🇨🇿 epizodický
🇸🇰 epizodický
🇨🇳 情节性的 (episodic)
🇸🇮 epizodičen
🇮🇸 þáttur
🇰🇿 эпизодтық
🇬🇪 ეპიზოდური
🇦🇿 epizodik
🇲🇽 episódico
Etymology
The word 'episodic' comes from the Greek word 'episodikos' meaning 'coming in between'. It originated in the early 19th century to describe something that consists of separate episodes or events. The usage of 'episodic' expanded to various fields including literature, psychology, and television.
See also: episode, episodical.