sequent

/'si:kwənt/ Cách viết khác : (sequential) /si'kwenʃəl/
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sequent

The sequent chapters of the story build upon each other.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Following in time or order; consecutive: Occurring in a sequence, one after another without interruption.
    • Following as a logical result or effect; consequent: Describing something that happens as an outcome or consequence of a preceding event.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • The study tracked the sequent stages of the butterfly's life cycle. (The study tracked the consecutive stages of the butterfly's life cycle.)
    • His resignation and the sequent reorganization of the department surprised everyone. (His resignation and the consequent reorganization of the department surprised everyone.)
Advanced Usage
  • In logic and mathematics: Often used to describe a series or sequence where each element follows from the previous one according to a rule.
    • The proof relied on a sequent derivation of formulas. (The proof relied on a sequential derivation of formulas.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Sequential (adj): Forming or following in a logical order or sequence.
    • Please follow the sequential steps in the manual.
  • Sequence (n): A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
    • The sequence of events was crucial to the investigation.
  • Consequent (adj): Following as a result or effect.
    • The heavy rains and the consequent flooding forced evacuations.
Synonyms
  • Consecutive: Following one after another in uninterrupted succession.
  • Subsequent: Coming after something in time; following.
  • Resultant: Occurring or produced as a result or consequence of something.
Related Phrases
  • In sequent order: Arranged in a consecutive series.
    • The documents were filed in sequent order by date. (The documents were filed in consecutive order by date.)
sequent

The sequent chapters of the story build upon each other.

Adjective
  1. following or accompanying as a consequence
    • an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems
    • snags incidental to the changeover in management
    • attendant circumstances
    • the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness
    • the ensuant response to his appeal
    • the resultant savings were considerable
  2. in regular succession without gaps
    • serial concerts