sequential structures

[sɪˈkwɛnʃəl ˈstrʌktʃərz]
nounpl: sequential structures
estruturas sequenciais
1. Organized arrangements of elements or components that follow one another in a specific order or sequence, typically used in programming, logic, and data organization
Sequential structures are fundamental in algorithm design.
Estruturas sequenciais são fundamentais no design de algoritmos.
2. In programming, code blocks that execute one statement after another without branching or loops
The program uses sequential structures to process data step by step.
O programa usa estruturas sequenciais para processar dados passo a passo.
3. Patterns or arrangements where each element depends on or follows logically from the previous one
DNA contains sequential structures that determine genetic information.
O DNA contém estruturas sequenciais que determinam informações genéticas.
This term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts, particularly in computer science, programming, and mathematics education in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the globalization of technical terminology in the digital age, with Portuguese translations being direct equivalents of English usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sequential patternsordered structureslinear arrangementssequential flows
Antonyms / Antônimos
parallel structuresconcurrent structuresbranching structuresnon-linear structures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estruturas sequenciais
Standard term used in technical and educational contexts
Portugal
estruturas sequenciais
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in computer science education
USA Technical
sequential structures
Common in computer science and engineering documentation

Related Words

sequencealgorithmcontrol flowdata structureprogramming logicstep-by-step process

Related Idioms & Phrases

step-by-step process
one after another
in sequence
follow the sequence
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