non-sequential
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/nɒn-sɪˈkwɛnʃəl/
(sequential)
following in order
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-sequential' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sequential' from Latin 'sequentia', meaning 'sequence'.
Historical Evolution
'sequentia' transformed into the English word 'sequential', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-sequential'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sequentia' meant 'following in order', but with 'non-', it evolved to mean 'not following in order'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not following a logical order or sequence.
The chapters in the book are non-sequential, allowing readers to start anywhere.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45