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sequence
/ˈsiːkwəns/
a series of connected events or items
The DNA sequence determines an organism's traits.
The order of genetic information in DNA affects physical characteristics.
general
an ordered set of related things or events
She memorized the sequence of dance steps.
She learned the correct order of movements in a dance routine.
Can refer to abstract or concrete ordered arrangements.
technical
a specific order of nucleotides in DNA or RNA
Scientists analyzed the protein sequence to understand its function.
Researchers examined the order of amino acids in a protein to determine its role.
In genetics, sequences are fundamental to biological information.
technical
a series of numbers or symbols following a rule
The Fibonacci sequence appears in nature and art.
This mathematical pattern of numbers is found in plants and designs.
Mathematical sequences often follow recursive or algebraic rules.
Collocations
in sequenceone after another in orderout of sequencenot in the correct ordersequence of eventsa series of connected happenings
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In science and tech, 'sequence' often refers to ordered data like DNA or code. In everyday language, it means any ordered arrangement.
Gold Rule
Order Matters
A sequence implies a specific order that is meaningful in context.
Word Origin
From Latin 'sequentia' (following), from 'sequi' (to follow).
Usage Notes
Can refer to physical arrangements, abstract orders, or technical data structures.
Word Breakdown
sequ
to follow
root-ence
state or condition
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