Serijski

Serijski is an adjective used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian, to denote a relationship to a series or sequence. It also appears in compound terms to describe things produced, identified, or transmitted in a serial manner. In broader usage, it can refer to anything arranged in a successive order or belonging to a set of items linked by continuity or repetition.

Etymology and usage extend beyond ordinary everyday language. The word derives from serija, meaning “series,” which itself comes from the French série and the Latin series. In practical terms, serijski appears in a range of technical, industrial, and criminological phrases. Examples include serijski broj (serial number), serijska proizvodnja (serial or batch production), and serijski port (serial port) in computing contexts. In criminology or media discourse, serijski ubica is used to describe a serial killer.

Regional variations influence phrasing and nuance. While all four major South Slavic languages use serijski with similar meanings, specific collocations and frequency of use may vary. In some contexts, a more precise term might be preferred to avoid ambiguity, particularly when distinguishing serial from parallel or batch concepts. Nevertheless, serijski remains a common, neutral way to express serial or sequential characteristics in everyday and technical language.

See also: serial, series, serial port, serial number, serial production.