sequential
gb/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl/ us/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
arranged or happening in order
Happening or arranged one after another in a clear order.
Patrón de uso:
sequential [steps/events/tasks/items]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes mix up 'sequential' with 'consequential'. 'Sequential' means things come one after another in order. 'Consequential' means something is important or is a result of something. Also, some learners use 'sequence' as an adjective (e.g., 'sequence steps') instead of the correct 'sequential steps'.
Sinónimos
consecutive (Focuses on things coming one directly after another, often in time, without gaps.)
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ordered (More general; means arranged in some order, not always clearly step‑by‑step like 'sequential'.)
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serial (Often used in technical or formal contexts for items in a series, sometimes more mechanical in tone.)
Antónimos
random (Suggests no fixed order or pattern, the opposite of being in a clear sequence.)
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nonlinear (Used especially for stories or explanations that do not move step‑by‑step in time or logic.)
Colocaciones
sequential order
|sequential steps
|sequential process
|sequential data
|sequential numbering
|sequential tasks
Temas
logic
|education
|work
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The course is designed as a sequential set of lessons that build on each other.
- Please check that the files are named in sequential order before you upload them.
- The experiment followed a strictly sequential procedure to avoid mistakes.
- Number the pages in sequential order so none of them get lost.
- The story is told in a non‑sequential way, jumping between different years.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The teacher gave us a list of sequential steps to solve the problem.
- These numbers are not sequential; some are missing.
- I watched the videos in sequential order from one to ten.
- Write the events in sequential order from first to last.
- The app shows you the tasks in a clear sequential list.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
non-parallel, one-by-one processing
In technical subjects, working with things one by one instead of many at the same time.
Patrón de uso:
sequential [processing/access/circuit/algorithm]
Error frecuente:
Learners may assume 'sequential' in technical contexts always means 'slow', but it only describes the order of operations (one after another), not the absolute speed. Another confusion is treating 'sequential access' and 'random access' as the same; in fact, they are contrasting ways of reaching data.
Sinónimos
serial (Very close in technical contexts; often used for data or processing handled one bit or item at a time.)
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linear (Highlights a simple one‑direction flow, but may be broader and less strictly about timing than 'sequential'.)
Antónimos
parallel (In computing or electronics, refers to tasks or signals handled at the same time, the opposite of 'sequential'.)
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random-access (In memory and storage, means you can reach any item directly, not by moving through them sequentially.)
Colocaciones
sequential access
|sequential processing
|sequential circuit
|sequential algorithm
Temas
technology
|science
Ejemplos
- Traditional hard drives use sequential access, which can be slower than random access for some tasks.
- The program relies on sequential processing, so it cannot handle multiple requests at once.
- Engineers replaced the old sequential circuit with a faster parallel design.
- In this database, records are stored in sequential order on the disk.
- Sequential algorithms are easier to design but may not fully use modern multi‑core processors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This computer uses sequential processing to handle each task one by one.
- A DVD player usually reads data in a mostly sequential way.
- Parallel code can be faster than simple sequential code.
- The old system only allowed sequential access to the records.
- We changed the program from sequential to parallel processing.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
sequential
AFI
GB/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl/
US/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl/
Sílabas y acento
se - quen - tial (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quen)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: sequential
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
in sequential order
1/ˈɪn sɪkwˈɛnʃəl ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
arranged one after another
Arranged from first to last without skipping any item.
Ejemplos
- Please put the photos in sequential order before we scan them.
- The teacher asked us to list the events in sequential order.
- Make sure the invoices are filed in sequential order by date.
sequential access
1/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl ˈæksˌɛs/
fixed phrase
technical
reading data one by one
In computing, a way of reading or writing data where you go through items one after another, in order.
Ejemplos
- Tape drives use sequential access, which makes jumping to the end of the file slow.
- Because the file format is based on sequential access, you must read each record in order.
- Older backup systems often rely on sequential access storage.
sequential art
1/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
storytelling through ordered images
Art that tells a story with pictures shown in a clear order, like in comics or storyboards.
Ejemplos
- Comics are a popular form of sequential art.
- She teaches a class on the history of sequential art and graphic novels.
- Storyboards are an example of sequential art used in filmmaking.
sequential circuit
1/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl sˈɚkɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
circuit with memory of past inputs
An electronic circuit where the output depends on both the current signal and what happened before.
Ejemplos
- A flip‑flop is a basic building block of a sequential circuit.
- In digital design, you must understand both combinational and sequential circuits.
- The engineer redesigned the sequential circuit to reduce power use.
sequential order
1/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
step-by-step arrangement
A way of arranging things so that each one follows the one before it in a clear order.
Ejemplos
- The chapters are not in sequential order, which can confuse new readers.
- Put the tickets into sequential order so we can see which ones are missing.
- The log entries should appear in strict sequential order.
sequential processing
1/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl pɹˈɑsɛsɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
handling tasks one after another
In computing, doing tasks one after another instead of at the same time.
Ejemplos
- The old system uses sequential processing and cannot take full advantage of multi‑core CPUs.
- Sequential processing is easier to debug but may be slower for large workloads.
- We converted the algorithm from sequential processing to a parallel version.
sequential steps
1/sɪkwˈɛnʃəl stˈɛps/
fixed phrase
ordered actions in a process
A series of actions that you must do one after another in a set order.
Ejemplos
- The recipe gives you clear sequential steps to follow.
- Learning to drive involves several sequential steps, from theory to practice.
- The safety manual lists the sequential steps for shutting down the machine.