sequential
characterized by regular sequence of parts.
Business. by comparison with the immediately preceding period, usually a fiscal quarter: a sequential increase in gross profit.
Origin of sequential
1Other words from sequential
- se·quen·ti·al·i·ty [si-kwen-shee-al-i-tee], /sɪˌkwɛn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti/, noun
- se·quen·tial·ly, adverb
- non·se·quen·tial, adjective
- non·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty, noun
- un·se·quen·tial, adjective
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How to use sequential in a sentence
This is why their sequentiality conflicts with subjects of configurational condition.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai NadinAfterwards, the direction corresponding to a cognitive structure associated with sequentiality was adopted.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai NadinSequentiality of work is replaced by cycles of parallel activity during which generations compete as adversaries.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai NadinFood preparation was characterized by its intrinsic sequentiality, by linear dependencies among its variables.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai NadinThe design that leads to such patterns of human experiences must free itself from the constraints of sequentiality.
The Civilization of Illiteracy | Mihai Nadin
British Dictionary definitions for sequential
/ (sɪˈkwɛnʃəl) /
characterized by or having a regular sequence
another word for sequent
Derived forms of sequential
- sequentiality (sɪˌkwɛnʃɪˈælɪtɪ), noun
- sequentially, adverb
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