episodic
UK: ˌepɪˈsɒdɪk | US: ˌepɪˈsɑːdɪk
Definition
adj. occurring occasionally or at irregular intervals
adj. relating to or resembling an episode (e.g., in a narrative)
adj. (of a TV show, etc.) composed of loosely connected parts
Structure
episode <part of a series>ic <adjective suffix>
Etymology
The word "episodic" derives from "episode," which originates from Greek "epeisodion" (meaning "addition" or "interlude"), combining "epi-" (upon) + "eisodion" (entry). Over time, "episode" evolved to denote a distinct segment of a narrative, and "episodic" emerged as its adjectival form, describing something composed of or resembling such segments. The suffix "-ic" (from Latin "-icus") standardizes it as an adjective.
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