seriatim

[ seer-ee-ey-tim, ser- ]

adverb

1. in a series; one after another.

seriatim

/ ˌsɪərɪˈætɪm; ˌsɛr- /

adverb

1. in a series; one after another in regular order

Word History and Origins

Origin of seriatim¹

First recorded in 1670–80; from Medieval Latin seriātim, equivalent to seriāt(us) “arranged in order” + -im adverb suffix; series, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of seriatim¹

C17: from Medieval Latin, from Latin seriēs series

Example Sentences

Now—I like this seriatim thing—as to the business of Sarah Palin “being some sort of trailer trash hick.”

From The Daily Beast

Accordingly the Judges delivered their opinion, and each argued it (though they were all agreed) seriatim and in open court.

From Project Gutenberg

When the Kentuckians crossed the threshold and were presented seriatim the face of each was a study.

From Project Gutenberg

Seriatim, in series—commencing with Commission Exhibit 1006.

From Project Gutenberg

The course he should propose would be to take up the evidence and decide upon the facts seriatim.

From Project Gutenberg

He had no sooner arrived than he saw his Ministers seriatim, but nothing could induce him to come to any determination.

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