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episodically

/ˌɛp.əˈsɑː.dɪ.kə.li/
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Adjective:episodic
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• adverb

1

At irregular intervals; occasionally or sporadically rather than continuously.

Example

"The geyser erupts episodically, making it difficult for geologists to predict the exact timing of the next discharge."

2

In the form or manner of separate, loosely connected episodes or distinct installments.

Example

"Many nineteenth-century novels were originally published episodically in monthly literary magazines before being bound into complete books."

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• Rhymes for episodically

• Nearby Words

episcopalian
episode
episodic
episodically
epistle
epitaph
epithet

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'episodic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'epeisodios' (coming in besides), which referred to sections of dialogue between choric songs in Greek tragedy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Episodically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/episodically
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