The difference between Sequential and Serial

When used as adjectives, sequential means succeeding or following in order, whereas serial means having to do with or arranged in a series.


Serial is also noun with the meaning: a work, such as a work of fiction, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.

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  1. Sequential as an adjective:

    succeeding or following in order

    Examples:

    "ant non-sequential"

  1. Serial as an adjective:

    Having to do with or arranged in a series.

    Examples:

    "The [[serial killer serial killer]] had a string of victims across seven states."

    "He was a serial entrepreneur, always coming up with a new way to make cash."

  2. Serial as an adjective:

    Published or produced in installments.

  1. Serial as a noun:

    A work, such as a work of fiction, published in installments, often numbered and without a specified end.

  2. Serial as a noun:

    A publication issued in successive parts, often numbered and with no predetermined end.

  3. Serial as a noun (computing, slang):

    A serial number, esp. one required to activate software.

    Examples:

    "Go to these sites for serials, cracks and keygens."

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