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episode

n. countable
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɛpəˌsoʊd// UK //ˈɛpɪsˌəʊd// episode General-service

n. one part of a story that is told in several pieces, like a single show in a TV series. It can also mean a short period of time when something specific happens, like a health problem.

n. an individual programme within a television or radio series; also, a distinct event or period within a longer sequence of events. Often used to describe a specific occurrence of a recurring medical condition.


SIMPLE

I missed the last episode of my favorite show.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor explained that this fainting episode was likely caused by dehydration rather than a serious heart condition.

COMPLEX

While the first episode of the documentary focuses on the historical context, subsequent installments delve into the personal lives of the individuals involved in the movement.

Synonyms
Origin

From French épisode, from New Latin *epīsodium, from Ancient Greek ἐπεισόδιον (epeisódion, “a parenthetic addition, episode”), neuter of ἐπεισόδιος (epeisódios, “following upon the entrance, coming in besides, adventitious”), from ἐπί (epí, “on”) + εἰς (eis, “into”) + ὁδός (hodós, “way”).

Usage

Commonly paired with 'of' to specify the series or the type of event.

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