Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
SERIALLY
serially
(adverb) in a serial manner; “serially composed music”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
serially (not comparable)
In series, one after the other, as opposed to in parallel.
Coordinate terms
• (in series): in parallel, parallelly
Source: Wiktionary
Se"ri*al*ly, adv.
Definition: In a series, or regular order; in a serial manner; as, arranged serially; published serially.
SERIAL
Se"ri*al, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a series; consisting of a series; appearing in successive parts or numbers; as, a serial work or publication. "Classification . . . may be more or less serial." H. Spencer.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to rows. Gray. Serial homology. (Biol.) See under Homology.
– Serial symmetry. (Biol.) See under Symmetry.
Se"ri*al, n.
Definition: A publication appearing in a series or succession of part; a tale, or other writing, published in successive numbers of a periodical.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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