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“Sequence” or “Sequents”

sequence / sequents are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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sequence s·IY·k·w·ah·n·s

  • nounserial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern.
  • nouna following of one thing after another in time.
  • nounfilm consisting of a succession of related shots that develop a given subject in a movie.
  • nounseveral repetitions of a melodic phrase in different keys.
  • verbarrange in a sequence.
  • verbdetermine the order of constituents in.

sequents

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“sequence”

  • Investigation: sequence of arrests and confessions
  • …process ID, task description and sequence, required work and set-up time…
  • During this sequence, the DSG disengages the first…
  • …given a 15 step recommended sequence of play list in the…
  • …images may represent a time sequence (i.e.
  • …at the process from the sequence of events), but could also…
  • …→ 6th, and the same sequence reversed for deceleration.
  • Morphological sequence of different types of multicellular…
  • "Unbroken Sequence" (3:33)
  • This sequence in a fraction of a…

“sequents”

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