Definition/Meaning of serial

• English - Adjective: serial ( not comparable ) Having to do with or arranged in a series . 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 . Published or produced in installments . Synonyms ( arranged in a series ) : sequential Derived terms serially serial comma serial killer serial music serialize Translations
• English - Noun: serial ( plural serials ) A work , as a work of fiction , published in installments , often numbered and without a specified end . ( computing , slang ) A serial number required to activate software . Go to these sites for serials , cracks and keygens . Translations See also twelve tone technique
• English - Etymology: 1840, in reference to the books of Charles Dickens (published in sequential parts , as a series). Formed as series +‎ -al , on model of Latin seriālis , from seriēs + -ālis . Cognate to Italian seriale .
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /sɪəɹiːəɫ/ Homophone: cereal
• English - Related terms: seriate seriatim seriation series