sequence.
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.
Meaning & usage
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.
An alphabet follows a sequence.
The risks involved in changing the DNA sequence is higher.
The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.
Complete the listed tasks in sequence.
A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.
An ordered list of objects, typically indexed with natural numbers.
A subsequent event; a consequence or result.
A series of shots that depict a single action or style in a film, television show, or other video medium.
A meld consisting of three or more cards of successive ranks in the same suit, such as the four, five and six of hearts.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English sequence, from Old French sequence (“a sequence of cards, answering verses”), from Late Latin sequentia (“a following”), from Latin sequēns (“following”), from sequī (“to follow”); see sequent.
To arrange (something) in an order.
We sequenced the code to keep it organised.
The later edition of the book sequenced the chapters differently, which caused a lot of confusion among non-technical readers.
To determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer), e.g. of amino acids in (a protein), or of bases in (a nucleic acid).
To produce (music) with a sequencer.
To proceed through a sequence or series of things.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English sequence, from Old French sequence (“a sequence of cards, answering verses”), from Late Latin sequentia (“a following”), from Latin sequēns (“following”), from sequī (“to follow”); see sequent.
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