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sequential

[/sɪˈkwɛnʃəl/]
adjective
sequencial
1. Forming or following in a logical sequence or order
The instructions must be followed in sequential order.
As instruções devem ser seguidas em ordem sequencial.
2. Occurring one after another in a series
Sequential events led to the final outcome.
Eventos sequenciais levaram ao resultado final.
3. In computing, processing data in a predetermined order
Sequential access to files is slower than random access.
O acesso sequencial a arquivos é mais lento que o acesso aleatório.
Synonyms
successiveconsecutiveorderedserialcontinuous
Antonyms
randomarbitraryunorderedsimultaneous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sequencial
Standard term used in technical and everyday contexts
São Paulo
sequencial
Commonly used in business and technology sectors
Portugal
sequencial
Standard usage, sometimes alternates with 'sucessivo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in sequential order
sequential logic
sequential processing
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