I. ˈsirēˌā]t, ˈsēr-, -ēə̇], usu ]d.+V adjective
Etymology: (assumed) New Latin seriatus, from Latin series + -atus -ate
1. : arranged in a series or succession
2. : characterized by crystals that vary gradually or in a continuous series
granitized rocks have a haphazard, uneven seriate texture — G.E.Goodspeed
• se·ri·ate·ly adverb
II. -ēˌāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from seriation
: to arrange in a series
measurements and indices of adults were seriated — F.M.Setzler
rates for all the years covered were seriated — P.A.Sorokin