Serial: meaning, definitions and examples

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serial

 

[ หˆsษชษ™rษชษ™l ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

tv show

A television show that consists of a set of episodes that are broadcast in sequence.

Synonyms

TV series, program, show

Examples of usage

  • I love watching the latest episodes of my favorite serial.
  • The new serial has a lot of suspense and drama.
Context #2 | Noun

crime

A crime story or case that is investigated over a series of episodes.

Synonyms

crime series, investigation

Examples of usage

  • The detectives worked tirelessly to solve the serial killings case.
  • The serial burglar was finally caught by the police.
Context #3 | Adjective

repeated

Recurring or happening in a series of events or actions.

Synonyms

continuous, repeated, sequential

Examples of usage

  • The serial numbers on the products helped in tracking their origin.
  • Her serial lies eventually caught up with her.

Translations

Translations of the word "serial" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅƒเค‚เค–เคฒเคพ (Shrinkhala)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Serie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ั–ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ serial

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒชใƒผใ‚บ (Shirฤซzu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ serie

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dizi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋ฆฌ์ฆˆ (Sillijeu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู„ุณู„ (Musalal)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seriรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ seriรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณปๅˆ— (Xรฌliรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ serija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตั€ะธะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜ (Seriali)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ serial

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ serie

Etymology

The word 'serial' originated from the Latin word 'serialis', meaning 'occurring in regular succession'. The term was first used in the context of publications or performances that are released or broadcast in a sequential order. Over time, 'serial' has been commonly associated with television shows, crime stories, and repeated occurrences.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,532 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.