EPISODIC Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

episodic

adjective

ˌe-pə-ˈsä-dik

variants also episodical

Definition of episodic

as in serial

appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly the long novel was filmed for television as an episodic movie that was shown over the course of five evenings

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as in sporadic

lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence malaria is characterized by episodic attacks of chills and fever that coincide with mass destruction of blood cells

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Recent Examples of episodic The project might have benefited from an episodic structure, perhaps giving each section of the amendment room to breathe. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026 Clue leads to clue in next to no time, this being an episodic show that needs to tie a bow around an investigation in something like 42 minutes. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The company obviously isn’t giving up on movies — Gerwig will direct another Narnia feature and there’s a KPop Demon Hunters sequel on the way — but episodic content has been shown to be much more effective at keeping subscribers coming back. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 That includes 235 total applications across all categories, including 21 feature film applications and 24 permits for episodic television projects. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for episodic

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Adjective

Rather than being appalled, Meisner was impressed, and McQueen became a serial student, studying with Uta Hagen and Lee Strasberg and building his resume in summer stock and television.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
But some traits associated with extreme psychopathy, including the ability to engage in violent behavior with little remorse or guilt, are typically found among serial killers.

— David DeMatteo, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of serial

Adjective

In the absence of regular data, analysts and activists interested in immigration trends have relied on information obtained through lawsuits or limited and sporadic information released by federal agencies to track deportation data.

— Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Only some regional operators have continued sporadic services, generally using smaller feeder vessels.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sporadic

Adjective

The New Braunfels, Texas, resident kept a frenetic touring schedule, headlining major Texas venues and mid-sized dance halls around the country, with occasional arena or amphitheater stops opening for Koe Wetzel thrown in.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
That could make removing space junk a routine service rather than an occasional experiment.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of occasional

Adjective

People went through the admission and security checkpoints without issues, and the event’s early evening acts enjoyed mostly dry stages with light, intermittent rain.

— Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Ohtani has been playing with a bad knee and biceps for three months, and the Dodgers already have tried intermittent rest.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of intermittent

Adjective

This is not a sudden shift in attitude to defend a controversial CBA.

— Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
In addition to low blood oxygen levels and low blood pressure, a pulmonary embolism can affect the heart, causing a fast or irregular heart rate, right-sided heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

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