Sequence
'siːkwəns
Definitions
2 meaningsA set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order.
'siːkwəns
A particular order in which related things follow each other.
The movie's opening sequence was breathtaking.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a movie. The 'sequence' is the order of the scenes. Scene 1, then scene 2, then scene 3... that's a sequence!
👶 For kids: A sequence is like a list of things that happen one after another, in a certain order.
More Examples
Please arrange the events in chronological sequence.
The steps of the experiment must be followed in a precise sequence.
How It's Used
"The Fibonacci sequence is a famous mathematical sequence."
"Researchers are studying the sequence of the human genome."
"The song's sequence of chords was beautiful."
To arrange or put in a specific order.
'siːkwəns
To arrange in a particular order.
The programmer sequenced the code to run efficiently.
💡 Simply: Imagine organizing your toys. To 'sequence' them is to put them in order – big to small, or by color!
👶 For kids: Sequencing means putting things in the right order, like 1, 2, 3!
More Examples
The genetic material was sequenced to determine the mutation.
The editor had to sequence the scenes to improve the flow of the film.
How It's Used
"The data needs to be sequenced before analysis."
"Scientists are sequencing DNA to understand its genetic makeup."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
in sequence
Following in order
"The cards are arranged in sequence."
out of sequence
Not in the correct order
"The steps were taken out of sequence, causing confusion."
From Latin *sequi* 'to follow'. The word developed to mean a series of things that follow each other.
The word 'sequence' first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century, initially used to denote a series of things in time or a process.
Memory tip
Think of a 'queue' or 'series' – things happening one after the other.
Word Origin
"to follow"