sequential

se·quen·tial

adj \si-ˈkwen(t)-shəl\

Definition of SEQUENTIAL

1

: of, relating to, or arranged in a sequence : serial <sequential file systems>

2

: following in sequence

3

: relating to or based on a method of testing a statistical hypothesis that involves examination of a sequence of samples for each of which the decision is made to accept or reject the hypothesis or to continue sampling

— se·quen·tial·ly \-ˈkwen(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of SEQUENTIAL

1. Put the cards in sequential order.
2. <explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material>

First Known Use of SEQUENTIAL

1844

Related to SEQUENTIAL

Synonyms: back-to-back, sequent, consecutive, straight, succeeding, successional, successive

Antonyms: inconsecutive, inconsequent, nonconsecutive, nonsequential

Related Words: serial; constant, continuous, uninterrupted; ensuing, following, later, next, posterior, subsequent

Near Antonyms: in series

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Rhymes with SEQUENTIAL

credential, demential, essential, potential