serial — consisting of or taking place in a series
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of or taking place in a series
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪriəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is obsessed with a serial drama about vampires who run a bakery.
- The serial number on my phone is longer than my college essay.
- Police are investigating a series of serial thefts at the cereal factory.
serial
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɪriəl/]
consisting of or taking place in a series
The detective followed a serial thief who struck the city every month.
The magazine published a serial story every week. (SERIES + REPEAT = SERIAL → happening as part of a connected series over time)
Serial steps make the plan material — each move becomes more substantial.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'serialis' meaning 'of or pertaining to a series,' derived from 'series' meaning 'row' or 'sequence.' The word entered English in the 17th century.
Breakdown
seri- (from Latin 'series' meaning row/sequence) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to') = serial
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is obsessed with a serial drama about vampires who run a bakery.”
“The serial number on my phone is longer than my college essay.”
“Police are investigating a series of serial thefts at the cereal factory.”
“He's a serial entrepreneur who has started five companies.”
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