Meaning of serial in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsɪriəl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   serial

   Definitions

   1. in regular succession without gaps

   Examples

   • « serial concerts »

   Synonyms

   • ordered
2. 2. of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations

   Examples

   • « serial processing »

   Synonyms

   • asynchronous

3. Noun

   serial

   Definitions

   1. a serialized set of programs

   Examples

   • « a comedy series »
   • « the Masterworks concert series »
4. 2. a periodical that appears at scheduled times

5. 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 »
6. 2. pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series

   Examples

   • « serial monogamy »
   • « serial killing »
   • « a serial killer »
   • « serial publication »