sekventiel

Sekventiel is a Dutch term used in technical and academic Dutch to indicate something related to a sequence or to the ordering of operations. The word is uncommon in everyday language and appears mainly in specialized contexts within engineering, mathematics, computer science, and process control. It derives from sequentie (sequence) with the instrument suffix -el, forming a noun that denotes a component, device, or concept connected to sequential ordering.

In engineering or hydraulics, sekventiel can refer to a sequence valve or a control element that coordinates the activation of actuators so that steps occur in a predefined order. In computing and automation, the term may describe a sequential controller, a sequencer, or a mechanism that enforces an ordered progression of tasks. In mathematics or linguistics, it can denote a unit that is part of a sequence or a description of procedural steps.

Because sekventiel is specialized vocabulary, its exact meaning is highly context dependent and may vary across fields. When translating, it is common to render it as 'sequential' or 'sequence-related,' or to replace it with domain-specific terms such as 'sequence element' or 'sequence valve.' The term typically appears in compound forms or in technical documentation, and authoritative definitions are found in field-specific glossaries and manuals.