sequence
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.
Noun 4 meanings
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.
“An alphabet follows a sequence.”
The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.
“Complete the listed tasks in sequence.”
A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
A musical composition used in some Catholic Masses between the readings. The most famous sequence is the Dies Irae (Day of Wrath) formerly used in funeral services.
Verb 4 meanings
To arrange (something) in an order.
“We sequenced the code to keep it organised.”
To determine the order of monomers in (a biological polymer), e.g. of amino acids in (a protein), or of bases in (a nucleic acid).
To produce (music) with a sequencer.
To proceed through a sequence or series of things.
Etymology
From Middle English sequence, from Old French sequence (“a sequence of cards, answering verses”), from Late Latin sequentia (“a following”), from Latin sequēns (“following”), from sequī (“to follow”); see sequent.
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SEQUENCE at a glance
SEQUENCE has 8 letters and scores 19 points in Scrabble (S 1 + E 1 + Q 10 + U 1 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1) and 22 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,905 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with sequence
All rhymes- SINCE7
- ONCE6
- EXPERIENCE21
- CHANCE13
- PERFORMANCE20
- EVIDENCE14
- SCIENCE11
- CONFERENCE17
- DIFFERENCE19
- INSURANCE11
- DANCE8
- DISTANCE11
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