seriate

1 of 2

verb

se·ri·ate ˈsir-ē-ˌāt

seriated; seriating

transitive verb

: to arrange in a series

seriate

2 of 2

adjective

se·ri·ate ˈsir-ē-ˌāt

-ē-ət

: arranged in a series or succession

seriately adverb

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin series

First Known Use

Verb

1878, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seriate was in 1845

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