episodic

• Describe algo que ocurre en episodios separados o que consiste en eventos o segmentos individuales, a menudo irregulares o discontinuos.

Describes something that occurs in separate episodes or is composed of distinct, often irregular, events or segments.

1. Divided into episodesB2formal

   Relating to writing or narration that is composed of separate, distinct episodes or sections.

   episódico (dividido en episodios)

   • The novel has an episodic structure, with each chapter telling a different story.
   • The TV series is episodic, with each episode focusing on a new adventure.
   • His storytelling is highly episodic, jumping between different time periods.

   Sinónimossectionedsegmented

   Antónimoscoherentcontinuousintegratedunbrokenunified

2. Occurring irregularlyB2formal

   Happening or appearing at irregular intervals, not continuously.

   Que ocurre de forma irregular

   • The patient suffers from episodic headaches that come and go.
   • Episodic rainfall is common in this desert region.
   • His visits to the city are episodic, occurring only a few times a year.

   Sinónimosfitfulintermittentirregularoccasionalspasmodicsporadic

   Antónimosconstantcontinuousregularsteady

3. Limited to a single eventC1formal

   Restricted in duration to a single episode or occurrence.

   episódico (limitado a un único evento)

   • The disorder is characterized by episodic memory loss.
   • The treatment focuses on managing episodic symptoms.
   • Episodic events like these are rare and isolated.

   Antónimoschronicconstantcontinuousongoingpersistent