sequence

[ˈsiːkwəns]

sequence Definition

• 1. a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other
• 2. a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Using sequence: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sequence" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sequence of events leading up to the accident is still unclear.

• Example

  The dancers moved in perfect sequence.

• Example

  The DNA sequence of the virus was analyzed.

• Example

  The teacher asked the students to put the words in alphabetical sequence.

sequence Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sequence

• order
• succession
• arrangement
• series
• progression

Antonyms for sequence

• disorder
• chaos

Phrases with sequence

• in sequence

  in the correct order

  Example

  Please put the numbers in sequence from smallest to largest.

• sequence of events

  a series of related events that occur in a particular order

  Example

  The police are trying to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the crime.

• sequence of numbers

  a set of numbers arranged in a particular order

  Example

  The Fibonacci sequence is a famous sequence of numbers in mathematics.

Origins of sequence

from Latin 'sequi', meaning 'to follow'

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Summary: sequence in Brief

A 'sequence' [ˈsiːkwəns] refers to a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other. It can also mean a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order. Examples include 'The sequence of events leading up to the accident is still unclear,' and 'The teacher asked the students to put the words in alphabetical sequence.'