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episode

IPA: /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

KK: /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

noun

Definition: A part of a story or series that tells a specific event or incident, often forming a complete narrative on its own.

Example: The latest episode of the show had everyone on the edge of their seats.

episodic

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is made up of distinct parts or episodes, often loosely connected, and can refer to temporary or limited events.

Example: The series has an episodic structure, with each episode telling a different story.

episodical

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪkəl/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of a series of separate events or episodes.

Example: The show has an episodical format, with each episode telling a different story.

episodically

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪkli/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that occurs in separate parts or episodes rather than continuously.

Example: The series was released episodically, with new episodes coming out every week.

episomal

IPA: /ˈɛpɪˌsoʊməl/

KK: /ˈɛpɪˌsoʊməl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a type of genetic material that exists outside of chromosomes, often in the form of circular DNA.

Example: The research focused on episomal DNA and its role in gene therapy.

episome

IPA: /ˈɛpɪˌsoʊm/

KK: /ˈɛpɪˌsoʊm/

noun

Definition: A genetic particle found in some cells, particularly bacteria, that can live independently in the cell's cytoplasm or be part of a chromosome.

Example: The episome can replicate on its own or integrate into the bacterial chromosome.

epistasis

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈsteɪsɪs/

KK: /ɪˈpɪstəˌsɪs/

noun

Definition: A genetic interaction where one gene can hide or suppress the effect of another gene that is not its allele.

Example: In genetics, epistasis can significantly influence the traits of an organism by masking the effects of other genes.

epistaxis

IPA: /ɪˈpɪstæk.sɪs/

KK: /ɪˈpɪstəksɪs/

noun

Definition: A condition where blood flows from the nose, often due to injury or other factors.

Example: After the fall, he had an epistaxis that required medical attention.

epistemically

IPA: /ɪˈpɪstəˌmɪkli/

KK: /ɪˈpɪstəˌmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to knowledge or understanding.

Example: The theory was evaluated epistemically to ensure it was based on sound reasoning.

epistemological

IPA: /ˌɛpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of knowledge and how we understand what we know.

Example: The professor gave a lecture on epistemological theories that explore the nature of knowledge.

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