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sequential

UK/si'kwenʃәl/US
GREC1

Definitions

adj.

Following in a regular order, one step after another

顺序的,按次序的,连续的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sequfollow
+
-entperforming, being in a state
+
-ialrelating to, having the nature of
=sequential

sequence + -ial = 'arranged in a sequence,' done in fixed order one step at a time. Often contrasted with random access or parallel: sequential processing handles items one after another.

Root sequ still carries 21 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.sequential order顺序排列
  • 2.sequential processing顺序处理
  • 3.sequential steps逐步骤进行
  • 4.in sequential order按顺序

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The chapters follow a strict sequential order.

  • 2.

    The machine performs the tasks in a sequential manner.

  • 3.

    Learning a language is a sequential process.

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