An Episode

Lingual

Etymology

from Ancient Greek ἐπεισόδιον (epeisódion, “an episode; an episodic event”), neuter of ἐπεισόδιος (epeisódios, “coming in addition”), from ἐπί (epí, “upon, in addition”) + εἴσοδος (eísodos, “entrance”).

Meanings

• An incident or action standing out from a larger sequence of events.
• A section of a narrative, story, television series, podcast, or other work, usually forming a distinct unit.
• A noteworthy event or experience in a person’s life.
• A period or occurrence in a disease or condition, especially one that is temporary or recurring.
• A section of an ancient Greek tragedy between choral odes.
• A part of a serialized work that is broadcast or released separately.