episodic
adjective
ep·i·sod·ic
ˌe-pə-ˈsä-dik 
also
-ˈzä-
variants
or less commonly episodical
ˌe-pə-ˈsä-di-kəl
also -ˈzä-
1
: made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
2
: having the form of an episode
3
: of or limited in duration or significance to a particular episode : temporary
may be able to establish whether the sea-floor spreading is continuous or episodic—
A. I. Hammond
A. I. Hammond4
: occurring, appearing, or changing at usually irregular intervals : occasional
an episodic illness
Examples of episodic in a Sentence
the long novel was filmed for television as an episodic movie that was shown over the course of five evenings
malaria is characterized by episodic attacks of chills and fever that coincide with mass destruction of blood cells
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The new Goosebumps parts ways with the beloved '90s series' episodic anthology format for an American Horror Story-style seasonal anthology format.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Over the years, she’s also been integral in building the episodic program, producers program and the Institute’s global initiatives.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Doctors also advise against this, noting episodic usage is not only dangerous but also will reduce the efficacy should the user need the drug in the future.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
The episodic waves of pain are often preceded by a queasy sensation in the stomach, which can persist even after the pain ceases.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Over the years, she’s also been integral in building the episodic program, producers program and the Institute’s global initiatives.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
Doctors also advise against this, noting episodic usage is not only dangerous but also will reduce the efficacy should the user need the drug in the future.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
The episodic waves of pain are often preceded by a queasy sensation in the stomach, which can persist even after the pain ceases.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for episodic
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“Episodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/episodic. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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