Definition of sequentialnext
as in consecutive
following one after another without others coming in between explained that if the two required algebra semesters weren't sequential, the students would likely forget the material

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Recent Examples of sequential Manga Day Festival Enjoy a free day of manga, anime and sequential art with a welcome parade, K-pop Demon singalong, a cosplay runway showcase, free swag bags to the first 300 preregistered arrivals, plus drawing and masterclasses. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Analysts had predicted that the third-quarter luxury earnings would be challenging, notably due to a sequential deceleration in China. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Traditional CPUs excel at sequential computing tasks, such as calculating a massive spreadsheet or running a precise physics simulation, as these often require executing steps in strict order at blazing speeds. — New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026 But these approaches didn’t feel right for Blow Yourself Up, because while other media are prevalent, the story is told in traditional prose through sequential scenes. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequential
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Adjective
  • Guard Quentin Grimes missed his second consecutive game Wednesday with a sprained finger on his right hand.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The Nets lost two consecutive road games heading to New Orleans and responded by scoring a season-high in points (83) in any half during the opening periods against the Pelicans.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Each sculpture was developed through successive layers of clay that were fired repeatedly as glazes to create texture and shape.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Over successive summers, their routine became a framing device.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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