Sequentially

/sɪˈkwɛnʃəli/ adverb

Definition

In a sequence; following a logical or chronological order one after another. Done in successive steps rather than simultaneously.

Etymology

From Latin 'sequentia' (following), from 'sequi' (to follow), with English adverbial suffix '-ly'. The concept of sequence implies order and succession.

Kelly Says

Sequential processing is fundamental to how both computers and human minds work—we can only truly focus on one thing at a time, despite the illusion of multitasking.

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