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seriate

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈsɪəriˌeɪt/

KK: /ˈsɪr.i.eɪt/

adjective
Definition

Arranged in a sequence or in rows, often in a specific order.


Example

The flowers were planted in a seriate pattern to create a beautiful display.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen those paintings that are seriate in style?
Sloth B
Yeah, they look really interesting when displayed together.
Sloth A
I love how they create a sense of flow and connection.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It makes the whole room feel more cohesive.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sequential
linear
ordered
Antonyms
random
disordered
scattered
verb
Definition

To arrange things in a series or sequence.


Example

The teacher asked the students to seriate the numbers from smallest to largest.


Tense Forms

Past: seriated

Past Participle: seriated


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how to seriate your tasks for the week?
Sloth B
Not really, I usually just go with the flow.
Sloth A
I find it helps to seriate them so I can focus on what’s important first.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Seriate → It is formed from "series" (from Latin "series", meaning a row or chain) and the suffix "-ate" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "seriate" means to arrange in a series or sequence.

Memory Tip

Think of arranging things in a 'row' or 'chain' ('series') — that's what it means to seriate.

Visually Confused Words
sherifate
biseriate
striate
sperate
sheriat
servite
serrate
iserite
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
order
arrange
sequence
Antonyms
disorder
scatter
mix