sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial si-ˈkwen(t)-shəl 
1
: of, relating to, or arranged in a sequence : serial
sequential file systems
2
: following in sequence
3
: relating to or based on a method of testing a statistical hypothesis that involves examination of a sequence of samples for each of which the decision is made to accept or reject the hypothesis or to continue sampling
sequentially
si-ˈkwen(t)-sh(ə-)lē
adverb 
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Things in sequence, or regular order, are arranged sequentially. Most novels and films move sequentially, but some use techniques such as flashbacks that interrupt the movement forward in time. Sequential courses in college must follow each other in the proper order, just like sequential tasks or steps.
Synonyms
- back-to-back
- consecutive
- sequent
- straight
- succeeding
- successional
- successive
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Example Sentences
Put the cards in sequential order. explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
Recent Examples on the Web The group reported total revenues of RMB6.91 billion ($1.03 billion), representing a 14% year-over-year decrease and a 3.9% increase on a sequential basis. 
Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 Secondary or superinfections, on the other hand, refer to sequential infections that occur after an initial infection. Hayley Muendlein, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 The drive features 144-layer 3D NAND and offers up to 4.1 GB/s sequential read speed. Tom Coughlin, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 That drop resulted in lower sequential revenue and lower gross profit margins. Khadeeja Safdar, WSJ, 24 May 2022 Radon levels vary day to day and season to season, so ProPublica followed EPA recommendations to conduct two sequential short-term tests. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 2022 Reuther's lab then extracted the ink from the paper and used the same sequential analysis to retrieve the binary encryption key, revealing the text file of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 Now using a single disc clutch and six gears in a sequential pattern. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 30 July 2022 Growing trees around buildings also provides shade, which makes sequential days of heat more bearable and allows the occupants to cut down on AC use. Wired, 16 July 2022 See More
Patrick Frater, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 Secondary or superinfections, on the other hand, refer to sequential infections that occur after an initial infection. Hayley Muendlein, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 The drive features 144-layer 3D NAND and offers up to 4.1 GB/s sequential read speed. Tom Coughlin, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 That drop resulted in lower sequential revenue and lower gross profit margins. Khadeeja Safdar, WSJ, 24 May 2022 Radon levels vary day to day and season to season, so ProPublica followed EPA recommendations to conduct two sequential short-term tests. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 8 Aug. 2022 Reuther's lab then extracted the ink from the paper and used the same sequential analysis to retrieve the binary encryption key, revealing the text file of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2022 Now using a single disc clutch and six gears in a sequential pattern. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 30 July 2022 Growing trees around buildings also provides shade, which makes sequential days of heat more bearable and allows the occupants to cut down on AC use. Wired, 16 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial
si-ˈkwen-chəl
1
: occurring as a sequela of disease or injury
2
: of, relating to, forming, or taken or administered in a sequence
sequential chemotherapy
sequential
adjective
as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- consecutive
- successive
- straight
- sequent
- continuous
- uninterrupted
- serial
- successional
- back-to-back
- succeeding
- subsequent
- in series
- following
- constant
- next
- later
- posterior
- ensuing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonsequential
- nonconsecutive
- inconsequent
- inconsecutive