Synonyms for serial
- adjective
- noun
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All synonyms
Adjective
1. Sequential
Other
Noun
Definitions
- adj. 1
Having to do with or arranged in a series.
- n. 1
A literary or dramatic work, such as a radio or television programme, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.
Related words
- Word family
- serialize serialism seriatim series
- Phrases
- serial comma daytime serial serial key serial monogamy serial music serial polygamy serial killer van
Forms
- Plural
- serials → periodicals, soap-operas, stories, fascicles…
Example sentences
- sequential Will there be a sequential translation into other languages?
- career She seems to devote all her effects to her career.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| serial | steady | |
| sequential | steady | |
| career | rising | |
| nonparallel | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- story2
- 6 letters
- series2, career2
- 7 letters
- sequent2
- 8 letters
- fascicle
- 10 letters
- continuous4, successive3, sequential3, periodical5
- 11 letters
- consecutive4, nonparallel
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (story2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- sériel