Seriële

Seriële is a Dutch adjective meaning serial, relating to a series or to sequential order. In general use it describes things that occur in steps, episodes, or a sequence of items produced or transmitted over time. The term is found in both technical and cultural contexts, and it often appears in compounds or phrases that name specific serial phenomena or technologies.

Etymology and usage notes: seriële derives from the same root as the English word serial and the French série, itself from Latin series. In Dutch it appears in various spellings and inflected forms depending on context, and it is commonly seen in technical terms such as seriële communicatie (serial communication) and seriële poort (serial port). In media and publishing, the root is also used to describe formats that unfold in installments, such as seriële verhalen or seriële televisieprogramma's, where the content is released or consumed in a sequence rather than as a standalone work.

Technology and communication: in computing and electronics, seriële refers to data transmission or interfaces that send information sequentially, bit by bit, rather than in parallel. This contrasts with parallel methods and underpins many legacy and contemporary connections, including serial ports and serial communication protocols.

Media and culture: in storytelling and publishing, seriële formats present content across multiple episodes or issues. Serialized works build narrative continuity over time, potentially encouraging ongoing engagement and cliffhangers between installments.

Related terms include seriemoordenaar as the Dutch term for serial killer, and phrases like seriële publicaties or seriële releases that describe content distributed in sequence.