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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sequential The rummy-style card game challenges players to collect groups of cards to complete 10 phases, in sequential order, before their opponents. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 This is not a sequential programming task: triangles in different areas of the screen can be drawn in any order. Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024 These transitions are logged, creating a sequential record of tower connections that can map a phone’s movements over time. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The result also represents a 30% sequential increase — not a total surprise, given this quarter historically coincides with the launch of the latest iPhone each year. Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sequential 

Thesaurus Entries Near sequential

Cite this Entry

“Sequential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequential. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on sequential

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!