sequential

[ si-kwen-shuh l ]

/ sɪˈkwɛn ʃəl /

adjective

characterized by regular sequence of parts.

following; subsequent; consequent.

Nearby words

sequence ladder, sequence of tenses, sequencer, sequencing, sequent, sequential, sequential access, sequential analysis, sequential scanning, sequential-access, sequentiality

Origin of sequential

First recorded in 1815–25; sequent + -ial

Related forms

se·quen·ti·al·i·ty

[si-kwen-shee-al-i-tee] /sɪˌkwɛn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti/, nounse·quen·tial·ly, adverbnon·se·quen·tial, adjectivenon·se·quen·tial·ly, adverb

non·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty, nounun·se·quen·tial, adjectiveun·se·quen·tial·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for sequentiality

Afterwards, the direction corresponding to a cognitive structure associated with sequentiality was adopted.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
Nevertheless, sequentiality is increasingly complemented by parallel functioning.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
In virtuality, the sequentiality of written language is overwritten by the very configurational nature of the context.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
The civilization of illiteracy requires alternatives to centralism, hierarchy, sequentiality, and determinism in politics.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

Sequentiality of work is replaced by cycles of parallel activity during which generations compete as adversaries.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for sequentiality

sequential

/ (sɪˈkwɛnʃəl) /

adjective

characterized by or having a regular sequence

another word for sequent

Derived Forms

sequentiality (sɪˌkwɛnʃɪˈælɪtɪ), nounsequentially, adverb

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