Sequence

Noun

Definition: A succession or connected line of things.

Definition: A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.

Synonyms: Order, Arrangement, Progression

Antonyms: Disorder, Chaos, Randomness

Examples:

Please follow the sequence of steps in the manual.
The sequence of DNA molecules determines an organism's characteristics.

Mnemonics:

Think of a sequence as a series of events or items that are arranged in a specific order, like a sequence of dance moves.

Etymology:

Origin:

From the Latin word "sequi" meaning "to follow".

Historical Usage:

The word "sequence" has been used in its current form since at least the 14th century, with consistent usage related to the concept of an ordered succession or line.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"In sequence"

Explanation:

Refers to doing something in the correct or expected order.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "sequence" with "series" or "set".

Explanation:

While a sequence may be part of a series and can consist of a set of elements, they are not interchangeable terms. A sequence specifically refers to an ordered progression or line of things.