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series

|se/ries|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈsɪriz/

🇬🇧

/ˈsɪəriːz/

sequence

Etymology
Etymology Information

'series' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'series,' where 'serere' meant 'to join or bind together.'

Historical Evolution

'series' changed from the Latin word 'series' and eventually became the modern English word 'series'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a row or chain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sequence or set of related things.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a number of things, events, or people of a similar kind or related nature coming one after another.

The series of lectures was enlightening.

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Noun 2

a set of related television or radio programs.

I can't wait for the next episode of the series.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35