Series — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsir-(ˌ)ēz/ se·ries

Meaning & Definition of Series

Series (noun)

  1. a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession
  2. a set of regularly presented television programs each of which is complete in itself
  3. the indicated sum of a usually infinite sequence of numbers

Series (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a set of things or events arranged in order or considered together

    "The museum is having a series of events for children this summer."

    similar: chain, sequence, string, succession, train, cycle, run, suit, course, development, progression, accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration, array, assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, package, parcel, passel, set, suite, agglomeration, assortment, hodgepodge, jumble, miscellany, mixture, odds and ends, sundries, variety
    opposite: entity, item, single, unit

Related Entry: In series (adjective)

In series is a different word from Series. The synonyms below are for in series, not for series.

  1. as in consecutive, straight

    similar: back-to-back, consecutive, sequent, sequential, straight, succeeding, successional, successive
    opposite: inconsecutive, inconsequent, nonconsecutive, nonsequential

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Series

The most common words with a similar meaning to Series:

chain, sequence, string, succession, train, cycle, run, suit, course, development, progression, accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration, array, assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, package, parcel, passel, set, suite

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Series

Words with the opposite meaning of Series:

entity, item, single, unit

Origin & Etymology of Series

Latin, from serere to join, link together; akin to Greek eirein to string together, hormos chain, necklace, and perhaps to Latin sort-, sors lot

First known use: 1618

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Series

Words & Phrases Containing Series

alternating series, Fourier series, geometric series, harmonic series, in series, Maclaurin series, power series, soil series, Taylor series

Frequently Asked Questions about Series

What does "Series" mean?

"Series" means a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession. As a noun, it is defined as: a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession.

What is another word for "Series"?

Other words for "Series" include chain, sequence, string, succession, train, cycle, run and suit. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Series" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Series"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Series". Common alternatives include chain, sequence, string, succession, train, cycle, run, suit, course and development.

What is the opposite of "Series"?

Antonyms of "Series" include entity, item, single and unit.

How do you use "Series" in a sentence?

Examples of "Series" in a sentence: "The museum is having a series of events for children this summer.".

Is "Series" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Series" is a noun.

Is "Series" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Series" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Series"?

"Series" is pronounced /ˈsir-(ˌ)ēz/ and divided into syllables as se·ries.