sequence
A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series.
Example
“An alphabet follows a sequence.”
Other meanings
The state of being sequent or following; order of succession.
“Complete the listed tasks in sequence.”
A series of musical phrases where a theme or melody is repeated, with some change each time, such as in pitch or length (example: opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony).
Word history
From Latin "sequēns" (following).
Where this comes from
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