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Meaning of serial in English
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪriəl/
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Classifying Adjective
serial
Definitions
1.
in regular succession without gaps
Examples
« serial concerts »
Synonyms
ordered
2.
of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations
Examples
« serial processing »
Synonyms
asynchronous
Noun
serial
Definitions
1.
a serialized set of programs
Examples
« a comedy series »
« the Masterworks concert series »
2.
a periodical that appears at scheduled times
Qualitative Adjective
serial
Etymology
mid 19th century: from series+ -al, perhaps suggested by French sérial
Definitions
1.
pertaining to or composed in serial technique
Examples
« serial music »
2.
pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series
Examples
« serial monogamy »
« serial killing »
« a serial killer »
« serial publication »