episodic

• Qui se produit par épisodes distincts, ou qui est constitué d'événements ou de segments séparés, souvent irréguliers.

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.

   divisé en épisodes

   • 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.

   Synonymessectionedsegmented

   Antonymescoherentcontinuousintegratedunbrokenunified

2. Occurring irregularlyB2formal

   Happening or appearing at irregular intervals, not continuously.

   Survenant de façon irrégulière

   • 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.

   Synonymesfitfulintermittentirregularoccasionalspasmodicsporadic

   Antonymesconstantcontinuousregularsteady

3. Limited to a single eventC1formal

   Restricted in duration to a single episode or occurrence.

   limité à un seul événement

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

   Antonymeschronicconstantcontinuousongoingpersistent