sequenziell

Sequenziell is an adjective used in Dutch and Germanic-language contexts to describe anything that occurs in a sequence or follows a particular order. In English, the equivalent terms are sequential or serial. The form sequenziell appears mainly in German-speaking and some technical contexts, while Dutch typically uses sequentieel.

Etymology and usage vary by language. The root comes from the Latin sequens, meaning following. In German, sequenziell is a common technical term. In Dutch, sequentieel is the standard spelling, though sequenziell can be found in specialized or cross-linguistic usage influenced by German.

Applications and contexts. In computing and electronics, sequenziell denotes processes or circuits where operations occur one after another, with a clear dependency on preceding steps (as opposed to parallel processing). In programming, sequential code executes statements in a defined order. In workflow design and project management, sequential steps must be completed in a specified order before proceeding. In linguistics and narrative analysis, sequential structure refers to the ordering of events or propositions. In biology and bioinformatics, sequencing (not always described with the adjective sequenziell) concerns determining the order of biological elements, such as nucleotides in DNA.

Distinction and nuance. Sequenziell emphasizes order and dependence among steps or components and often implies that concurrency is either undesirable or not present. It contrasts with parallel or concurrent arrangements, where tasks occur simultaneously or overlap in time, rather than in a fixed sequence.

See also

- sequential

- sequence

- serial

- sequential logic

- sequentieel