seriality
|se-ri-al-i-ty|
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/ˌsɪriˈælɪti/
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/ˌsɪəriˈælɪti/
state of being in a series
Etymology
'seriality' originates from English 'serial' (from French/Latin roots) combined with the suffix '-ity' (from Latin '-itas'), where Latin 'series' meant 'a row, succession'.
'seriality' developed from English 'serial' (from French 'sérial', which in turn comes from Latin 'series'). The adjective 'serial' appeared in English in the 19th century, and the noun-forming suffix '-ity' (from Latin) was added to produce 'seriality' in later English usage.
Initially linked to the idea 'relating to a series', it came to be used for the broader sense 'the state or quality of being in a series' and specifically 'the practice of presenting material in successive installments'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being arranged in a series; the property of occurring in a sequence.
The seriality of the dataset allowed the researchers to observe gradual trends over time.
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Noun 2
the condition or practice of being presented as a serial (e.g., stories, broadcasts, publications released in successive installments).
The seriality of the program kept audiences returning week after week.
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Last updated: 2025/12/27 00:28