What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
episodic
Example
The TV show has an episodic structure, with each episode telling a self-contained story. [episodic: adjective]
Example
The patient suffers from episodic migraines that come and go without warning. [episodic: adjective]
occasional
Example
I have an occasional drink with friends, but I'm not a heavy drinker. [occasional: adjective]
Example
The company holds occasional team-building events to boost morale. [occasional: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Occasional is more commonly used than episodic in everyday language. Occasional is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while episodic is less common and more specific to certain contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between episodic and occasional?
Both episodic and occasional are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
