episodic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of memory system that stores and retrieves information in a sequence, often in the form of connected events or episodes.

  - "The episodic memory allows us to recall specific events in our personal history."
  - "Episodic memory is crucial for autobiographical memories and navigation through space and time."

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Variants

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episodic , episodical , episodically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'episodion', meaning 'a separate episode' or 'episode'.

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Trivia

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1. Episodic memory is believed to be the last memory system to develop in humans and the first to decline with aging.

2. The term 'episodic' is also used in psychology to describe a type of memory test in which participants are asked to recall specific events from their past.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prose narrative: A type of narrative that is told in prose, as opposed to verse. Episodic narratives are a type of prose narrative.

2. Autobiographical memory: The memory system that allows us to recall personal experiences and events from our past. Episodic memory is a crucial component of autobiographical memory.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'episodic' is used to describe a narrative structure in which a series of loosely connected events or episodes are presented. This structure can be found in works such as Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and James Joyce's 'Dubliners'.

How to Memorize "episodic"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'episodic', try visualizing a series of connected events or episodes. For example, imagine a story with a beginning, middle, and end.
   - Visualize each event or episode in detail, including the people, places, and actions involved.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'episodic', try associating each event or episode with a specific image or symbol. For example, associate the image of a tree with the event of going on a picnic.
   - Create a mental image of a timeline or a chain of events to help remember the sequence of episodes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'episodic', try using the method of loci or the method of association. For example, use the acronym PEACE to remember the five senses: Sight (P), Sound (E), Taste (A), Touch (C), and Smell (E).
   - Create a story or a narrative to help remember a sequence of events or episodes.

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