sequential.

Following an ordered sequence of stages or elements.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• sequential analysis
• sequential steps

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The instructions describe sequential steps rather than parallel tasks.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Normally non-gradable; no ordinary comparative or superlative. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, qualification. Commonness: moderately common.