SEQUENCE Meaning and
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A sequence refers to an ordered arrangement or succession of elements or events, typically following a specific pattern or rule. It involves displaying a series of items or numbers in a particular order, allowing for the observation of a consistent progression or relationship between the items. Sequences can be found in various domains, including mathematics, literature, music, and genetics.
In the mathematical context, a sequence is often a list of numbers that adhere to a specific rule or pattern, with each number being referred to as a term or element of the sequence. These terms can be generated by applying a formula or recurrence relation. For instance, the Fibonacci sequence, where each term is the sum of the two preceding terms (1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ...), exhibits such a relationship.
Sequences in literature and music involve the ordering of events, words, or notes to create a coherent narrative or piece. Storytellers and composers carefully arrange these sequences to evoke emotions and convey a particular message or story.
In genetics, a sequence often refers to the order of nucleotides in a DNA or RNA molecule, which provides the genetic code necessary for an organism's functioning and development.
Overall, a sequence serves as a structured and ordered collection of elements or events, whether they are numbers, words, musical notes, or genetic information, following a predetermined pattern or rule.
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That which follows; order of succession; series; arrangement; a set of cards of the same suit in order; in music, a regular alternate succession of similar chords; in R. Cath. Ch., a hymn introduced into the mass on certain festival days after the gradual or introit.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SEQUENCE
The word "sequence" originated from the Latin word "sequens", which is the present participle form of the verb "sequi", meaning "to follow". In Latin, "sequens" referred to something that follows or comes next in a series. The term was later borrowed into Old French as "sequence", and eventually entered the English language with the same spelling and meaning.
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Conjugate verb Sequence
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