Upper
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Upper  /  episodic

episodic

/ˌepɪˈsɒdɪk/
ep · i · sod · ic ˌep · ɪ · ˈsɒd · ɪk
English Definition
adj. occurring in episodes; sporadic
中文释义
插曲式的,零星的
Significado en Español
episódico, esporádico
한국어 뜻
에피소드식의, 산발적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
theo từng tập, thỉnh thoảng
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

The play had an episodic structure, with loosely connected scenes.

这部戏剧具有插曲式结构,场景之间联系松散。

Synonyms
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
episode (fragment, interlude) + ic → fragmentary, sporadic.
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for the word “episodic”?

  1. A Consistent
  2. B Fragmentary
  3. C Continuous
  4. D Persistent
Show answer

B — Fragmentary. “episodic” means adj. occurring in episodes; sporadic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ headaches came and went unpredictably throughout the year.

  1. A constant
  2. B episodic
  3. C steady
  4. D continuous
Show answer

B — episodic. “episodic” means adj. occurring in episodes; sporadic

Common questions about “episodic”

What does “episodic” mean?

episodic — adj. occurring in episodes; sporadic. In Chinese: 插曲式的,零星的.

How do you pronounce “episodic”?

episodic is pronounced /ˌepɪˈsɒdɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ep · i · sod · ic.

How do you use “episodic” in a sentence?

The play had an episodic structure, with loosely connected scenes. (这部戏剧具有插曲式结构,场景之间联系松散。)

What are synonyms for “episodic”?

sporadic, intermittent, disconnected — all close in meaning to episodic (adj. occurring in episodes; sporadic).

Is “episodic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. episodic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “episodic”?

episode (fragment, interlude) + ic → fragmentary, sporadic.

Progress / 学习进度
289 / 804
36% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App,持续跟进你的学习进度。