Definitions for: Serial


[n] a periodical that appears at scheduled times
[n] a serialized set of programs; "a comedy series"; "the Masterworks concert series"
[adj] in regular succession without gaps; "serial concerts"
[adj] (computer science) of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations; "serial processing"
[adj] pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series; "serial monogamy" or"serial killing"; "a serial killer"
[adj] (music) pertaining to or composed in serial technique; "serial music"



Webster (1913) Definition: Se"ri*al, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a series; consisting of a series;
appearing in successive parts or numbers; as, a serial
work or publication. ``Classification . . . may be more or
less serial.'' --H. Spencer.

2. (Bot.) Of or pertaining to rows. --Gray.

Serial homology. (Biol.) See under Homology.

Serial symmetry. (Biol.) See under Symmetry.


Se"ri*al, n.
A publication appearing in a series or succession of part; a
tale, or other writing, published in successive numbers of a
periodical.

Synonyms: asynchronous, consecutive, in series(p), nonparallel, ordered, sequent, sequential, serial publication, series, successive

See Also: broadcast, episode, installment, instalment, issue, monthly, number, periodical, program, programme, quarterly, soap opera, tetralogy, weekly

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