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Serial (Adjective)

Pertaining to or composed in serial technique; "serial music".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The serial technique was pioneered by Arnold Schoenberg and later adopted by his student Alban Berg.
Milton Babbitt was one of the leading composers of serial music in the 20th century.
Webern's symphonies showcase his mastery of the serial idiom, where he created cohesive structures using permutations of note rows.
Some composers believed that the rigid adherence to the twelve-tone row system made serial music sterile and formulaic.
Berio's Sequenza pieces display an openness and sensitivity in using the serial method as an intuitive element.

Of or relating to the sequential performance of multiple operations; "serial processing".

All adjective clusters.

The computer uses serial processing to handle each calculation in sequence.
In a serial algorithm, each step must be completed before moving on to the next.
Serial execution is slower than parallel execution, but is more fault-tolerant.
The data was processed serially, with each item being handled one at a time.
Serial operations can be optimized by minimizing the time spent on each individual task.

In regular succession without gaps; "serial concerts".

All adjective clusters.

The company released a series of serial updates to fix the software bugs.
The artist's serial exhibitions showcased her work in different cities around the world.
The serial nature of the podcast allowed listeners to follow the story from episode to episode.
The serial publication of the novel was a huge success, with readers eagerly awaiting each installment.
The serial concerts were a hit, with the band performing a new show every night for a week.

Pertaining to or occurring in or producing a series; "serial monogamy"; "serial killing"; "a serial killer"; "serial publication".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

She practices serial monogamy, going from one committed relationship to another with short intervals in between.
The movie portrays the hunt for a serial killer who evaded police capture for decades.
After college, she released her own comic in serial format on the internet.
Due to popular demand, the company announced it will offer its services on a serial subscription basis starting next month.
Because she travels for work so much, maintaining serial long-distance relationships is second nature to her.