serial

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪəriːəɫ/

• Audio (AU)

  (file)

• Homophone: cereal

Noun

Singular serial

Plural serials

1. A serial is a story or play appearing in pieces on a radio or magazine.

   The Asterix comics appeared in magazines as a serial for many years.

Adjective

Positive serial

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is considered to be serial, it takes place in multiple times.

   A newspaper is a serial publication.