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sequentfollowing in order or as a logical consequence

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: following in order or as a logical consequence

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːkwənt/

Korean meaning: 순서대로 따라오는, 논리적으로 이어지는

Korean pronunciation: **시**퀀트

Example Sentences

  • The detective followed the sequent clues like breadcrumbs to solve the mystery.
  • My cooking disasters are sequent - each one logically follows from my inability to read recipes.
  • The professor's sequent lectures built a comprehensive understanding of quantum physics.

sequent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsiːkwənt//

following in order or as a logical consequence

sequent concept
💡 Concept

a head chef completes plating a dish and immediately calls out the next order. As soon as one cook finishes chopping vegetables, they pass the ingredients to the next station where another cook starts sautéing them. The sautéed vegetables then move directly to the final plating station in perfect timing. Each kitchen worker begins their task exactly when the previous step is completed. Other staff members coordinate their movements to maintain the smooth workflow. each action following in order as a logical consequence of the previous one

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsiːkwənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsiːkwənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootsequ
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'sequens,' the present participle of 'sequi' meaning 'to follow.' The word literally describes something that follows in order or succession.

🎵Rhyme

frequenteloquentconsequent
frequent
eloquent
consequent

🔗Collocations

sequent events
sequent reasoning
sequent chapters
logical sequent
sequent analysis

📝Examples

The detective followed the sequent clues like breadcrumbs to solve the mystery.

😄 Fun example

My cooking disasters are sequent - each one logically follows from my inability to read recipes.

The professor's sequent lectures built a comprehensive understanding of quantum physics.

😄 Fun example

His sequent excuses for being late were so creative, they deserved an award for fiction.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

subsequentfollowingconsecutivesuccessiveensuing

Antonyms

precedingpriorantecedent

Related

sequencesequentialconsequenceconsequent

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