Recurrent and Serial

Recurrent

Recurrent adjective - Occurring or appearing at intervals.
Usage example: had recurrent problems with the computer for months and finally junked it

Serial and recurrent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Serial" instead an adjective "Recurrent".

Serial

Serial adjective - Appearing in parts or numbers that follow regularly.
Usage example: “Uncle Tom's Cabin” first appeared as a serial novel from 1851 to 1852
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Recurrent and serial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Recurrent" instead an adjective "Serial".

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