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SERIAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Serial.

How to pronounce serial:

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Serial - as an adjective

Pertaining to or composed in serial technique

Example: "Serial music"

Pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series

Example: "Serial monogamy"

Serial - as a noun

A serialized set of programs

Example: "A comedy series"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
series6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
broadcast14program12programme16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A periodical that appears at scheduled times

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serial publicationseries6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodical15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Serial - as an adjective satellite

In regular succession without gaps

Example: "Serial concerts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consecutive18sequent16sequential19successive17

Of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations

Example: "Serial processing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in seriesnonparallel13

Serial - as a verb

To assign a serial number to (especially of aircraft)

Example Sentences

"He is a serial offender, having committed multiple crimes in the past."
"The detective was trying to catch a serial killer."
"The article discussed the latest developments in a serial murder case."
"She is an avid collector of serial comic books."
"The TV show gained a huge following due to its gripping serial storyline."
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Word Game Points

Is SERIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, serial is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SERIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SERIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, serial is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SERIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is SERIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, serial is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SERIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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