seeriaalinen

Seeriaalinen is a Finnish word that translates to "serial" in English. It is most commonly used in a technical context, referring to a type of communication or data transfer. In computing, a serial port is an interface that transmits data one bit at a time, in sequence, over a single data line. This is in contrast to parallel communication, which transmits multiple bits simultaneously over multiple lines. Examples of serial communication protocols include RS-232, USB, and Ethernet.

The term "seeriaalinen" can also be applied to other contexts where items follow one another in a sequence. For instance, a "seeriaalinen" number is a unique identifier assigned to an item in a series. In television or film, a "seeriaalinen" drama refers to a story told over multiple episodes, where each episode continues from the previous one. The concept of "seeriaalinen" implies a linear progression, with each element dependent on or following from the preceding ones. When discussing data, "seeriaalinen" refers to the ordered transmission of bits, a fundamental aspect of many digital communication systems. The opposite of seeriaalinen is typically parallel, indicating simultaneous transmission or arrangement.