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sequencea particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːkwəns/

Example Sentences

  • The movie's chase sequence made everyone spill their popcorn.
  • Please follow the sequence of steps to avoid creating a kitchen disaster.
  • The teacher explained the sequence of historical events leading to the war.

sequence

NOUN

[/ˈsiːkwəns/]

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other

The dancer performs each move in a precise sequence.
💡 Concept

The dancer performs each move in a precise sequence.

Perfect sequence brings eloquent consequence!
🎵 Rhyme

Perfect sequence brings eloquent consequence!

Got the picture? Now let's practice.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsiːkwəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsiːkwəns/

🌳Etymology

Rootsequ-
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'sequentia', derived from 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'. The word entered English through Old French and passed into Middle English.

Breakdown

sequ- (follow) + -ence (noun suffix indicating a state or quality) = sequence

🎵Rhyme

consequenceeloquenceprevalence
consequence
eloquence
prevalence

🔗Collocations

DNA sequence
sequence of events
opening sequence
sequence analysis
chronological sequence
action sequence

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The movie's chase sequence made everyone spill their popcorn.

😄 Fun example

Please follow the sequence of steps to avoid creating a kitchen disaster.

The teacher explained the sequence of historical events leading to the war.

😄 Fun example

My morning routine follows the same sequence every day: coffee, shower, regret.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

orderseriessuccessionchainprogression

Antonyms

disorderchaosrandomness

Related

sequelsubsequentconsecutivesequentialchronology

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