sequence
gb/sˈikwəns/ us/sˈikwəns/
B1
English
~ 1700
sorozat, eseménysor, sorrend, jelenet, képsor, szekvencia
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a sequence of [things/events/actions]
The film opens with a dramatic sequence of explosions.
A film drámai robbanássorozattal kezdődik.
Please follow the correct sequence when assembling the parts.
Kérjük, az alkatrészek összeszerelésekor kövesse a helyes sorrendet.
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.
Learner examples
We learned a sequence of numbers in math.
Matematikaórán megtanultunk egy számsort.
The story has a clear sequence of events.
A történetben világos az események sorrendje.
I put the photos in the right sequence.
He forgot the sequence of steps to make tea.
Follow the sequence to finish the puzzle.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sequence' with 'consequence'; 'sequence' is about order, while 'consequence' means a result.
Meaning
things arranged in order
Collocations
in sequence
|a sequence of events
|numerical sequence
|DNA sequence
|follow the sequence
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
randomness (Indicates no specific order or arrangement.)
Themes
mathematics
|time
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of things that come one after another in a certain order.
A number of related things or events arranged or happening in a particular order.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
sorozat
B1
The Fibonacci sequence begins with 0 and 1.
A Fibonacci-sorozat nullával és eggyel kezdődik.
An arithmetic sequence increases by the same amount each time.
Egy számtani sorozatban a tagok mindig ugyanannyival nőnek.
We studied infinite sequences in calculus class.
This sequence repeats every five terms.
Learner examples
We learned about the Fibonacci sequence.
Tanultunk a Fibonacci-sorozatról.
This is an arithmetic sequence.
Ez egy számtani sorozat.
The numbers make a special sequence.
The teacher wrote the sequence on the board.
Meaning
ordered list in mathematics
Collocations
arithmetic sequence
|geometric sequence
|infinite sequence
|finite sequence
Synonyms
progression (Used in mathematics for sequences that change by a constant difference or ratio.)
Themes
mathematics
|science
|education
Definition
A list of numbers or things in order that follow a rule.
In mathematics, an ordered list of numbers, symbols, or objects that follow a particular rule or pattern.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The car chase sequence took three weeks to film.
Az autós üldözéses jelenetet három hétig forgatták.
The opening sequence sets the mood for the movie.
A nyitójelenet megadja a film alaphangulatát.
They cut one violent sequence from the final version.
Learner examples
The movie starts with an action sequence.
A film egy akciójelenettel kezdődik.
The title sequence shows pictures and names.
A főcím alatt képek és nevek láthatók.
That funny sequence made me laugh.
Meaning
part of film or program
Collocations
opening sequence
|action sequence
|closing sequence
|title sequence
Synonyms
scene ('Scene' is more general; 'sequence' may include several scenes forming a unit.)
Themes
film
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A short part of a movie or show that tells part of the story.
A distinct section of a film, television program, or similar work, often focused on a single event or theme.
Grammar
Dictionary form
sequence
IPA
GB/sˈikwəns/
US/sˈikwəns/
Syllables & stress
se - quence (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (se)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: sequence
- Plural: sequence, sequences
Word family
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
Expressions
in sequence
1/ˈɪn sˈikwəns/
fixed phrase
in correct order
Happening or arranged in the right order.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- One scene was shown out of sequence by mistake.
- Your steps are out of sequence; please start again.