seriatim

1 of 2

adverb

se·​ri·​a·​tim ˌsir-ē-ˈā-təm How to pronounce seriatim (audio)
-ˈa-
: in a series

seriatim

2 of 2

adjective

: following seriatim

Examples of seriatim in a Sentence

Adverb objections will be dealt with seriatim

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Medieval Latin, from Latin series

First Known Use

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1813, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seriatim was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Seriatim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seriatim. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

seriatim

1 of 2 adverb
se·​ri·​a·​tim ˌsir-ē-ˈā-təm, -ˈa-, -ˈä- How to pronounce seriatim (audio)
: in a series : individually in a sequence
we will consider the complaints seriatim

seriatim

2 of 2 adjective
: occurring or following in a series
talked to the various trustees in seriatim telephone callsProfessional Hockey Corp. v. World Hockey Ass'n, 191 Cal. Rptr. 773 (1983)
Etymology

Adverb

Medieval Latin, from Latin series succession of persons or things, series, from serere to join, bind together

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