se|ri|al

se|ri|al «SIHR ee uhl», noun, adjective.

–n.

1. a story published, broadcast, or televised one part at a time: »

The film is an extension of the popular television serial (Sunday Times).

2. a report published like a serial, especially at long intervals; periodical.

–adj.

1. published, broadcast, or televised one part at a time: »

a serial publication, a serial story.

2. of a series; arranged in a series; making a series: »

Place volumes 1 to 5 on the shelf in serial order.

3. of serials; having to do with a serial: »

the serial rights of a novel.

4. of or having to do with a series of related actions or events: »

a serial killer, a serial rapist.

5. Music. twelve-tone.

╂[< New Latin serialis < Latin seriēs series]