linear sequences

[/ˈlɪniər ˈsiːkwənsɪz/]
nounpl: linear sequences
sequências lineares
1. A series of elements or items arranged in a straight line or in a sequential order where each element follows another in a single direction
The DNA molecule contains linear sequences of nucleotides that encode genetic information.
A molécula de DNA contém sequências lineares de nucleotídeos que codificam informações genéticas.
2. In mathematics and computer science, an ordered arrangement of elements where progression moves in one direction without branching or loops
The algorithm processes linear sequences of data points to identify patterns.
O algoritmo processa sequências lineares de pontos de dados para identificar padrões.
3. A chronological or logical progression of events, actions, or narrative elements that follows a straight path
The film's linear sequences made it easy to follow the storyline.
As sequências lineares do filme tornaram fácil acompanhar a trama.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is fundamental to discussions of DNA structure, computer algorithms, and narrative structure in literature and film. The concept is universal across cultures but gains importance in STEM education and fields requiring systematic organization of information.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sequential arrangementsordered sequencesconsecutive arrangementsstraight-line progressions
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-linear sequencesbranching sequencescircular sequencesrandom sequences

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
sequências lineares
Standard technical and academic usage
São Paulo
sequências lineares
Commonly used in tech and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sequências lineares
Standard usage, identical to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
sequências lineares
Identical usage in European Portuguese for scientific and technical contexts

Related Words

linearitysequenceprogressionarraychainconsecutiveordered

Related Idioms & Phrases

in linear fashion
following a linear path
step by step
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