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