subsequence — The state of following in time or order. A sequence that follows after another sequence or event chronologically.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The state of following in time or order. A sequence that follows after another sequence or event chronologically.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbsɪkwəns/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan is basically a subsequence of the restaurant menu - I skip all the delicious parts.
- The computer algorithm identifies the longest common subsequence between two DNA sequences.
- Finding an increasing subsequence in stock prices is like finding hope in a bear market.
subsequence
NOUN[/ˈsʌbsɪkwəns/]
The state of following in time or order. A sequence that follows after another sequence or event chronologically.
The state of following in time or order. A sequence that follows after another sequence or event chronologically.
The subsequence leads to consequence through eloquence!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subsequens' meaning 'following after,' formed from 'sequi' (to follow). The term was later adopted in mathematics and computer science to describe elements that follow in order while maintaining their relative positions.
Breakdown
sub- (after/under) + sequ- (to follow) + -ence (noun suffix indicating state or quality)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My diet plan is basically a subsequence of the restaurant menu - I skip all the delicious parts.”
“The computer algorithm identifies the longest common subsequence between two DNA sequences.”
“Finding an increasing subsequence in stock prices is like finding hope in a bear market.”
“Dynamic programming is often used to solve subsequence optimization problems.”
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