Dictionary entryCEFR B2adjective
serial
IPA pronunciation: /ˈsɪəriəl/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
серийный, последовательный
English definition
Happening in a series or as part of a series; also used for a killer who commits multiple murders.
Example
The police are looking for a serial killer who has struck three times.
Collocations
- serial number
- serial killer
- serial publication
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