serial
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/ adjective B2- Having to do with or arranged in a series.
- Who performs a specified action or course of action repeatedly or regularly. · The serial killer had a string of victims across seven states.· He was a serial entrepreneur, always coming up with a new way to make cash.
- Published or produced in installments.
- Of or relating to a grammatical aspect relating to an action that is habitual and ongoing.
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The structural necessity of the serial format gave rise to the cliffhanger, a dramatic device that Dickens employed with unparalleled finesse.
Through his innovative approach to serial publication, Dickens irrevocably shaped the contours of narrative architecture, leaving a legacy that continues to resonate today.
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