serial
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.23 in modern English
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Who performs a specified action or course of action repeatedly or regularly.
adj
Published or produced in installments.
noun
A literary or dramatic work, such as a radio or television programme, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.
noun
A publication issued in successive parts, often numbered and with no predetermined end.
Example Sentences
- "These singular ribs have a very different direction from that of the serial teeth of the hinge, and cannot be taken for teeth."
- "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."
- ""No I could not!" Kate looked at Max sternly. "I am not a cheat and I am not a serial monogamist.""
- "“It’s easier to sort of attribute these deaths to a boogeyman serial killer as opposed to confronting the real possible reasons that these deaths are happening,” she said, pointing to mental health, substance abuse and housing issues."
- "Go to these sites for serials, cracks and keygens."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/
- British English: /ˈsɪə.ɹɪ.əl/
Usage
- Slang
- British usage
- Transitive verb