episodic
[ ep-uh-sod-ik, -zod- ]
/ ˌɛp əˈsɒd ɪk, -ˈzɒd- /
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adjective
pertaining to or of the nature of an episode.
divided into separate or tenuously related parts or sections; loosely connected: an episodic novel.
occurring sporadically or incidentally.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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ep·i·sod·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·ep·i·sod·ic, adjectivenon·ep·i·sod·i·cal, adjectivenon·ep·i·sod·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for episodic
episodic
episodical
/ (ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk) /
adjective
resembling or relating to an episode
divided into or composed of episodes
irregular, occasional, or sporadic
Derived forms of episodic
episodically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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