Sequential

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkwenʃəl/

Definitions of sequential

adjective relating to, following in a logical order or sequence

Example Sentences

A1 I like to read sequential books with simple plots.

A2 The instructions for assembling the furniture were presented in a sequential order.

B1 The students were asked to arrange the events in the story in sequential order.

B2 The scientist conducted a sequential analysis of the data to determine the cause of the problem.

C1 The artist's paintings were displayed in a sequential manner, showcasing her evolution over time.

C2 The author's novels are known for their intricate plots and sequential storytelling.

Examples of sequential in a Sentence

formal The instructions must be followed in a sequential order to complete the task.

informal Just do one thing at a time, in a sequential manner.

slang Take it step by step, in a sequential way.

figurative Life is like a sequential series of events, each leading to the next.

Grammatical Forms of sequential

• past tense: sequenced
• plural: sequentials
• comparative: more sequential
• superlative: most sequential
• present tense: sequence
• future tense: will sequence
• perfect tense: have sequenced
• continuous tense: is sequencing
• singular: sequential
• positive degree: sequential
• infinitive: to sequence
• gerund: sequencing
• participle: sequencing

Origin and Evolution of sequential

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sequential' originated from the Latin word 'sequens', which means 'following'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sequential' has come to be used in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and literature to refer to things that follow a particular order or sequence.