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serial.

Having to do with or arranged in a series.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/UK/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/US
  1. Having to do with or arranged in a series.

    not-comparable
  2. Who performs a specified action or course of action repeatedly or regularly.

    not-comparable
    The serial killer had a string of victims across seven states.
    He was a serial entrepreneur, always coming up with a new way to make cash.
  3. Published or produced in installments.

    not-comparable
  4. Of or relating to a grammatical aspect relating to an action that is habitual and ongoing.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Formed as series + -al, on model of Latin seriālis, from seriēs + -ālis. Cognate to Italian seriale. First use appears c. 1823. See cite below.

noun/ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/UK/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/US
  1. A literary or dramatic work, such as a radio or television programme, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.

  2. A publication issued in successive parts, often numbered and with no predetermined end.

  3. A serial number, esp. one required to activate software.

    slang
    Go to these sites for serials, cracks and keygens.
  4. A unit of police officers equipped with shields to tackle a riot.

    UK
Where this word comes from

Formed as series + -al, on model of Latin seriālis, from seriēs + -ālis. Cognate to Italian seriale. First use appears c. 1823. See cite below.

verb/ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/UK/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/US
  1. to assign a serial number to (especially of aircraft)

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Formed as series + -al, on model of Latin seriālis, from seriēs + -ālis. Cognate to Italian seriale. First use appears c. 1823. See cite below.

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