se·quen·tial

[si-kwen-shuhl]
adjective
1.
characterized by regular sequence of parts.
2.
following; subsequent; consequent.

Origin:
1815–25; sequent + -ial

se·quen·ti·al·i·ty [si-kwen-shee-al-i-tee] , noun
se·quen·tial·ly, adverb
non·se·quen·tial, adjective
non·se·quen·tial·ly, adverb
non·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty, noun
un·se·quen·tial, adjective
un·se·quen·tial·ly, adverb
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sequential (sɪˈkwɛnʃəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  characterized by or having a regular sequence
2.  another word for sequent
 
sequentiality
 
n
 
se'quentially
 
adv

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Example sentences
When the rain ended abruptly last week, the whole city burst into bloom
  simultaneously rather than in the usual sequential order.
Sequential tasks can be frustrating if you get stuck.
Sequential courses, for example, often have an unclear relationship to each
  other.
The small sequential frames of the contact sheets merge seamlessly into the
  panels of artwork.
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