noun / verb
sequence
SEE-kwuhns/ˈsiːkwəns/
The order of elements in a series.
The sequence shows a seed developing into a sprout, sapling, and tree.
Etymology
A “following” or “succession” describes things coming one after another. This developed into the sense of a series whose members follow in a particular order.
In context
Here since the model is effectively unrolling over time, knowing the position in that temporal sequence is crucial.
More examples
- The witness describes the sequence of events before the crash.
- We sequence the tasks so each team can start on time.
- Scientists sequence DNA to determine the order of its chemical units.
Forms
sequence · sequences · sequenced · sequencing
sequential adjective — Following a particular order, step by step.
Similar words
- order
- Emphasizes arrangement rather than the individual items being arranged.
- succession
- Emphasizes one thing following another, especially over time.