serial killer

se·ri·al kill·er

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Definitions of serial killer words

noun serial killer anything published, broadcast, etc., in short installments at regular intervals, as a novel appearing in successive issues of a magazine. 1
noun serial killer Library Science. a publication in any medium issued in successive parts bearing numerical or chronological designation and intended to be continued indefinitely. 1
adjective serial killer published in installments or successive parts: a serial story. 1
adjective serial killer pertaining to such publication. 1
adjective serial killer pertaining to, arranged in, or consisting of a series. 1
adjective serial killer occurring in a series rather than simultaneously: serial marriage; serial murders. 1

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

From the New Latin word seriālis, dating back to 1835-45. See series, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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