serial

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  1. adjective Of, forming, or arranged in a series.
  2. adjective Published or produced in installments, as a novel or television drama.
  3. adjective Relating to such publication or production.

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  1. = French seriel; as series + -al.
 

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/ˈsiriəl/
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