English Reference
Adverb

sequentially

adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /səˈkwɛnʃəɫi/ UK /siːkwˈɛnʃəlˌi/ se·quen·tial·ly

adv.in a specific order, one after another. You use this when you want to describe things that happen in a logical or planned sequence.

adv.in a particular order or sequence; one after another in a logical or chronological manner.


SIMPLE

The computer processes the data sequentially.

CONTEXTUAL

The instructions must be followed sequentially to ensure the final result is correct and safe.

COMPLEX

While the tasks were designed to be performed sequentially, the team found that parallel processing significantly reduced the overall project timeline.


From sequential + -ly.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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