sequence
gb/sˈikwəns/ us/sˈikwəns/
B1
Englisch
~ 1700
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
entity
1
things arranged in order
A group of things that come one after another in a certain order.
Verwendungsmuster:
a sequence of [things/events/actions]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sequence' with 'consequence'; 'sequence' is about order, while 'consequence' means a result.
Synonyme
series (Often interchangeable, but 'series' can be less strict about order and may imply continuation over time.)
|
order (Refers more generally to arrangement; not always about connected items.)
Antonyme
randomness (Indicates no specific order or arrangement.)
Wortverbindungen
in sequence
|a sequence of events
|numerical sequence
|DNA sequence
|follow the sequence
Themen
mathematics
|time
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- The film opens with a dramatic sequence of explosions.
- Please follow the correct sequence when assembling the parts.
- The magician performed a sequence of amazing tricks.
- In this game, you must remember the sequence of colors.
- The DNA sequence determines the characteristics of an organism.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We learned a sequence of numbers in math.
- The story has a clear sequence of events.
- I put the photos in the right sequence.
- He forgot the sequence of steps to make tea.
- Follow the sequence to finish the puzzle.
Nomen
technical
B2
entity
2
ordered list in mathematics
A list of numbers or things in order that follow a rule.
Synonyme
progression (Used in mathematics for sequences that change by a constant difference or ratio.)
Wortverbindungen
arithmetic sequence
|geometric sequence
|infinite sequence
|finite sequence
Themen
mathematics
|science
|education
Beispiele
- The Fibonacci sequence begins with 0 and 1.
- An arithmetic sequence increases by the same amount each time.
- We studied infinite sequences in calculus class.
- This sequence repeats every five terms.
Beispiele für Lernende
- We learned about the Fibonacci sequence.
- This is an arithmetic sequence.
- The numbers make a special sequence.
- The teacher wrote the sequence on the board.
Nomen
technical
B2
entity
3
part of film or program
A short part of a movie or show that tells part of the story.
Synonyme
scene ('Scene' is more general; 'sequence' may include several scenes forming a unit.)
Wortverbindungen
opening sequence
|action sequence
|closing sequence
|title sequence
Themen
film
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Beispiele
- The car chase sequence took three weeks to film.
- The opening sequence sets the mood for the movie.
- They cut one violent sequence from the final version.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The movie starts with an action sequence.
- The title sequence shows pictures and names.
- That funny sequence made me laugh.
Grammatik
Grundform
sequence
IPA
GB/sˈikwəns/
US/sˈikwəns/
Silben & Betonung
se - quence (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (se)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: sequence
- Plural: sequence, sequences
Wortfamilie
Forms
sequences
noun
Core family
sequential
adjective B2
Related words
sequentially
adverb
sequel
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonsequential
adjective
Advanced or less common
sequencing
noun
sequencer
noun
Ausdrücke
in sequence
1/ˈɪn sˈikwəns/
fixed phrase
in correct order
Happening or arranged in the right order.
Beispiele
- Please arrange the books in sequence from smallest to largest.
- The lights flashed in sequence to create an effect.
out of sequence
1/ˈaʊt əv sˈikwəns/
fixed phrase
not in correct order
Not happening or arranged in the right order.
Beispiele
- One scene was shown out of sequence by mistake.
- Your steps are out of sequence; please start again.