adj
Uncommon
sequential
suh-KWEHNT-shuhl
Sequential (adj) means following one after another in a fixed order. Example: “The instructions must be carried out in sequential order.”
adj
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Following one after another in a fixed order.
"The instructions must be carried out in sequential order."
"A sequential numbering system makes the files easy to sort."
How to use sequential
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening or arranged one step after another, in order.
Common pairings
sequential order
sequential steps
sequential numbering
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Etymology
From Latin sequentia plus the suffix "-al."
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What does “sequential” mean?
The word “sequential” means following one after another in a fixed order. In plain terms, happening or arranged one step after another, in order.
How do you pronounce “sequential”?
“Sequential” is pronounced suh-KWEHNT-shuhl (/səˈkwɛntʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “sequential” in a sentence?
Here is “sequential” used in a sentence: “The instructions must be carried out in sequential order.”
What part of speech is “sequential”?
“Sequential” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sequential” come from?
The word “sequential” comes from Latin. From Latin sequentia plus the suffix "-al.".
Is “sequential” a common word?
“Sequential” is an uncommon word in modern English.
