nonsequential
[/ˌnɑːnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/]
adjective
não-sequencial
1. not arranged in or following a logical sequence; not in order
The nonsequential chapters made the story difficult to follow.
Os capítulos não-sequenciais tornaram a história difícil de acompanhar.
2. occurring in a disjointed or random order rather than consecutively
The data was processed in a nonsequential manner due to system constraints.
Os dados foram processados de forma não-sequencial devido às limitações do sistema.
3. in computing, executed or accessed without following a predetermined order
Nonsequential access allows random retrieval of information from storage.
O acesso não-sequencial permite a recuperação aleatória de informações do armazenamento.
This term is predominantly used in technical, academic, and professional contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It gained prominence with the rise of computing and data processing terminology. In Brazil, it appears frequently in IT documentation and academic papers. The concept is neutral and descriptive, with no cultural stigma attached.
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