sequential — following a particular order; happening one after another in a logical sequence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: following a particular order; happening one after another in a logical sequence
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪˈkwenʃəl/
Example Sentences
- My brother eats pizza in sequential order: crust first, then toppings, then cheese - he's weird but systematic!
- The computer processes data in sequential fashion, one task at a time.
- She organized her closet with sequential color coding - from light to dark, like a rainbow that went to business school.
sequential
ADJECTIVE[/sɪˈkwenʃəl/]
following a particular order; happening one after another in a logical sequence
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'sequentia' meaning 'a following or succession,' derived from 'sequi' meaning 'to follow.' The suffix '-al' was added to create an adjective form.
Breakdown
sequ- (follow) + -ence (state or quality) + -al (adjective suffix) = sequential
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My brother eats pizza in sequential order: crust first, then toppings, then cheese - he's weird but systematic!”
“The computer processes data in sequential fashion, one task at a time.”
“She organized her closet with sequential color coding - from light to dark, like a rainbow that went to business school.”
“The sequential pages of the manual explain each step clearly.”
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