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Episodically: meaning, definitions and examples

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episodically

 

[ ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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Episodically refers to something that occurs at irregular intervals or in distinct episodes rather than continuously. It often suggests a pattern of short bursts of activity or events that occur sporadically. This term is typically used in contexts where actions, events, or symptoms happen intermittently and are not consistent over time.

Synonyms

at intervals, intermittently, occasionally, sporadically

Examples of usage

  • She has episodically attended the meetings throughout the year.
  • The symptoms appeared episodically, making it hard to diagnose the condition.
  • The show aired episodically, with new episodes released every few months.

Translations

Translations of the word "episodically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 episódicamente

🇮🇳 अवधिक रूप से

🇩🇪 episodisch

🇮🇩 secara episodik

🇺🇦 епізодично

🇵🇱 epizodycznie

🇯🇵 エピソード的に

🇫🇷 épisodiquement

🇪🇸 episódicamente

🇹🇷 bölümsel olarak

🇰🇷 에피소드적으로

🇸🇦 بصورة حلقية

🇨🇿 epizodicky

🇸🇰 epizodicky

🇨🇳 偶发地

🇸🇮 epizodično

🇮🇸 þáttarvis

🇰🇿 эпизодтық

🇬🇪 ეპიზოდურად

🇦🇿 epizodik olaraq

🇲🇽 episódicamente

Etymology

The term episodically derives from the word 'episode,' which originates from the Greek word 'epeisodion,' meaning 'a coming in, or addition.' 'Episode' itself is a combination of 'epi-' (meaning 'upon' or 'over') and 'hodos' (meaning 'way' or 'journey'). The term began to be used in the context of storytelling, referring to distinct segments within a narrative. Over time, the adverbial form 'episodically' emerged to describe actions or events occurring in episodes, reflecting irregularity and discontinuity in frequency. Thus, it captures more than just the narrative element, branching out to various contexts, including medical descriptions, behavior patterns, and more. The nuance of 'episodic' emphasizes the separateness and uniqueness of each occurrence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,890, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.