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Definition of serially
serially
/ˈsɪə.ri.ə.li/
se · ri · al · ly
Adjective:serial
serially Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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• adverb
1
In a series, sequence, or consecutive order, one after another.
Example
"In this older network architecture, data packets are transmitted serially along a single communication channel."
2
In regular installments or episodes, as of a published story or broadcast program.
Example
"Many nineteenth-century novels were originally published serially in monthly literary magazines before appearing as complete books."
3
Repeatedly and habitually, following the same pattern of behavior across multiple instances.
Example
"The firm was fined for serially violating environmental regulations over the course of a decade."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Serially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/serially