sequential

[ si-kwen-shuhl ]

adjective

1. characterized by regular sequence of parts.
2. following; subsequent; consequent.
3. Business. by comparison with the immediately preceding period, usually a fiscal quarter:

   a sequential increase in gross profit.

sequential

/ sɪˈkwɛnʃəl; sɪˌkwɛnʃɪˈælɪtɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by or having a regular sequence
2. See sequent
   another word for sequent

Derived Forms

• seˈquentially, adverb
• sequentiality, noun

Other Words From

• se·quen·ti·al·i·ty [si-kwen-shee-, al, -i-tee], noun
• se·quen·tial·ly adverb
• non·se·quen·tial adjective
• non·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty noun
• un·se·quen·tial adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sequential¹

First recorded in 1815–25; sequent + -ial

Example Sentences

First-party data allow also for sequential targeting, which is a marketing technique that uses a sequence of ads to tell a story and convince the audience to convert over time, across different devices.

From Search Engine Watch

It has been observed that awareness can be vastly increased through high impact sequential ads.

From Search Engine Watch

The creatives used for sequential targeting should have the same look and feel so that the consumer feels familiar with them and also recalls the brand’s image but should be evolved as we walk down the funnel.

From Search Engine Watch

The sequential tactic is highly effective as most consumers use multiple digital devices before making a purchase or using a service.

From Search Engine Watch

Such “sequential molting,” they say, suggests that Microraptor was an adept and frequent flier.

From Science News

It gives you a mixture of sequential number questions, synonyms, and odd-one-out pictures.

From The Daily Beast

So he began hunting for sequential issues, finding packs of Spider-Man, Steel, and Hawkman along the way.

From The Daily Beast

The four events have been sequential: Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Florida.

From The Daily Beast

They have been assigned sequential letters A-L, and hyperlinks are provided to facilitate inspection of the note.

From Project Gutenberg

Plate 26 suggests the sequential progression of steps leading to the potter's working drawing.

From Project Gutenberg

They merely suggest technical guidance, in order that his progress may be sequential and fitted to his increasing skill.

From Project Gutenberg

Any two event-particles on a point-track are sequential, so that they cannot lie in the same moment.

From Project Gutenberg

Where there is such a lack of agreement, it will not be easy to map out a sequential course of study that will satisfy everybody.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• subsequent