Serial ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Serial ( adjective )

1. Of or arranged in a series.
2. Occurring in or constituting a series.
3. Involving a series of events or actions that happen one after the other.
4. Relating to or denoting a type of narrative in which a series of events or actions is related in a particular order.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from latin serialis, from series "a row, series".

Examples:

1. A serial novel is a work of fiction that is published in installments.
2. The serial killer murdered several people over a period of months.
3. The serial numbers on the banknotes were checked.
4. A serial cable is used to connect two computers.
5. Serial dramas are popular on television.

(As a noun)

Serial ( noun )

1. Of or arranged in a series.
2. Occurring in or constituting a series.
3. Involving a series of events or actions that happen one after the other.
4. Relating to or denoting a type of narrative in which a series of events or actions is related in a particular order.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from latin serialis, from series "a row, series".

Examples:

1. A serial novel is a work of fiction that is published in installments.
2. The serial killer murdered several people over a period of months.
3. The serial numbers on the banknotes were checked.
4. A serial cable is used to connect two computers.
5. Serial dramas are popular on television.