sequencialmente

Sequencialmente is an adverb in Portuguese that denotes performing actions in a sequence, one after another, according to a defined order. It describes processes, operations, or events in which each step depends on the previous one, rather than occurring simultaneously.

The term is formed from the adjective sequencial (relating to sequence) plus the suffix -mente to create an adverb. It is commonly used in technical, mathematical, computing, and process-management contexts to emphasize ordered, non-parallel execution. In many registers, alternatives such as em sequência or sucessivamente may be preferred, while paralelamente or em paralelo denotes parallel execution.

Usage examples include: "Os dados foram processados sequencialmente." "As etapas devem ser executadas sequencialmente, para que a saída de cada uma sirva de entrada para a seguinte." "O algoritmo pode ser implementado de forma sequencial, mas também pode ser adaptado para execução paralela." In everyday language, speakers might opt for phrases like "em sequência" or "sucessivamente" depending on clarity and style.

Synonyms and related terms include em sequência, sucessivamente, and de forma sequential. Antonyms include paralelamente, simultaneamente, or de maneira concorrente. While less common in informal speech, sequencialmente remains a valid and precise option in documentation, technical writing, and formal descriptions that require explicit order of operations.