seriatim

/,siəri'eitim/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
seriatim

The judge read the charges seriatim from the court documents.

Definition

Adverb: In a series; one after another; point by point in a sequential order.

Usage

The adverb "seriatim" is used to describe the action of dealing with items, points, or events in a strict, consecutive sequence. It is a formal term, often found in academic, legal, or procedural contexts to indicate a methodical, point-by-point approach.

Examples
  • The committee reviewed the proposals seriatim, ensuring each one received full attention before moving to the next.
  • The judge addressed the defendant's objections seriatim, providing a ruling on each one in order.
  • Please examine the clauses of the contract seriatim to avoid missing any important details.
Advanced Usage
  • "To take seriatim": To consider or discuss items one by one in a fixed order.
    • The board decided to take the agenda items seriatim rather than as a whole.
Variants and Related Words
  • Serial (adj): Consisting of, forming part of, or taking place in a series.
    • A serial publication; serial numbers.
  • Series (n): A number of things, events, or people of a similar kind or related nature coming one after another.
    • A television series; a series of lectures.
Synonyms
  • Consecutively: In a way that follows one after another without interruption.
  • Sequentially: In a way that forms or follows a logical order or sequence.
  • Successively: Following one another in order.
Antonyms
  • Simultaneously: At the same time.
  • Collectively: As a whole group; together.
  • Concurrently: Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
seriatim

The judge read the charges seriatim from the court documents.

Adverb
  1. in a series; one after another