non-sequential order
[/nɑːn səˈkwɛnʃəl ˈɔːrdər/]
nounpl: non-sequential orders
ordem não-sequencial
1. An arrangement or sequence in which items do not follow a logical, chronological, or numbered progression
The files were stored in non-sequential order, making it difficult to locate specific documents.
Os arquivos foram armazenados em ordem não-sequencial, dificultando a localização de documentos específicos.
2. In computing, a method of data access where records are retrieved in a random or irregular pattern rather than consecutively
The database uses non-sequential order to optimize query performance.
O banco de dados utiliza ordem não-sequencial para otimizar o desempenho das consultas.
3. A narrative or presentation structure that does not follow a linear timeline
The film was told in non-sequential order, jumping between past and present.
O filme foi contado em ordem não-sequencial, alternando entre passado e presente.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in IT departments and formal business documentation. The concept gained prominence with the rise of digital databases and non-linear storytelling in modern media.
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