Definition of sequence

The word "sequence" has its roots in the Latin word "sequi," which means "to follow." The word "sequence" itself was first used in the 14th century to refer to an order of events or a series of things that happen one after the other. In mathematics and music, the term "sequence" has been used since the 17th century to describe a set of values or notes that follow a specific pattern. In English, the word "sequence" was originally used in a more general sense, implying a sense of causality or chronological order. Over time, the word has taken on more specialized meanings in various fields, such as computer programming, where a sequence refers to a series of instructions or operations, and genetics, where a sequence refers to the order of nucleotides in DNA or RNA. Despite its evolution, the core idea of "sequence" remains the same: a series of events or elements that follow a specific order.