serial meaning and definition

SERIAL noun

Definition of serial (noun)

1. a serialized set of programs
   • "a comedy series"; "the Masterworks concert series"
   • synonyms: series
2. a periodical that appears at scheduled times
   • synonyms: serial publication, series

SERIAL adjective

Definition of serial (adjective)

1. in regular succession without gaps
   • "serial concerts"
   • synonyms: consecutive, sequent, sequential, successive
2. pertaining to or composed in serial technique
   • "serial music"
3. pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series
   • "serial monogamy"; "serial killing"; "a serial killer"; "serial publication"
4. of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations
   • "serial processing"
   • synonyms: in series, nonparallel