Secuencia (en. Sequence)

/seˈkwenθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A set of things arranged in a specific order.
The sequence of the steps is crucial to completing the experiment.
La secuencia de los pasos es crucial para completar el experimento.
A series of events that occur in a determined order.
Follow the sequence of instructions to assemble the furniture.
Sigue la secuencia de las instrucciones para armar el mueble.
A succession of numbers or letters according to a pattern.
The numerical sequence goes from 1 to 10.
La secuencia numérica va del 1 al 10.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sequentia', which means 'succession'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

In sequence
In an orderly or successive manner.
en secuencia
To give sequence
To continue or proceed with a process.
dar secuencia
Logical sequence
A series that follows a rational or reasoned order.
secuencia lógica

Related Words

Sequel
A work that follows another with the same argument.
secuela
Temporal sequence
Chronological order of events.
secuencia temporal
To sequence
To determine the order or arrangement of elements.
secuenciar

Slang Meanings

Sequence of events in daily life.
The sequence of appointments I have this week is chaotic.
La secuencia de citas que tengo esta semana es caótica.
A series of actions that follow in a conversation.
The sequence of jokes he delivered was brilliant.
La secuencia de chistes que soltó fue brillante.