sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial
si-ˈkwen(t)-shəl 
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
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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.
Examples of sequential in a Sentence
Put the cards in sequential order.
explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material
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Miles Socha, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Rory is just the fifth man to win sequential majors in his career more than 10 seasons apart, the previous being Woods here at Augusta National in 2019.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The memory enhancement revealed through this study is what’s known as sequential memory.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
There will be more path-dependency: all else being equal, the sequential, multiple response of players to other players is likely to result in outcomes that would be unlikely if all players were to rationally respond to other players just once.
—Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequential. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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sequential
adjective
se·quen·tial
si-ˈkwen-chəl
1
: of, relating to, or arranged in a sequence
sequential file systems
2
: following in sequence
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