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

A pessimist could view this Washington gerontocracy as yet another symptom of national decline, uncomfortably reminiscent of the ailing Soviet general secretaries who died off seriatim in the Cold War’s final years.

From Washington Post

They are worth reading seriatim and more than once.

From New York Times

Rather than pursue this notion in a chronological narrative, the authors take up different subjects seriatim, moving forward and back through time.

From Washington Post

“If instead of defaulting seriatim and affecting a pose of anger toward creditors, it borrowed responsibly and honored its obligations.”

From New York Times

Great debates these days are seriatim speeches, often giving not only contradictory points of view but contradictory facts.

From Washington Post

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