
Sequential
Logical Progression
The term refers to events that unfold in a specific, understandable pattern, often used in everyday situations.

His career advanced in a sequential manner, with each promotion following the last.
Chronological Use
Sequential often implies that something is arranged in the order it happened, like dates on a timeline.

The history book presented the events in a sequential format, year by year.
Instruction Clarity
Sequential steps are important when instructions need to be followed exactly as outlined.

Cake recipes are sequential; ingredients must be added in the specified order.
Compare with
ConsecutiveContinuousInterruptOrderProgressiveSerialSuccessive
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