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Definition of nonsequentially

nonsequentially

/ˌnɑːn.sɪˈkwɛn.ʃəl.i/
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Adjective:nonsequential
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• adverb

1

In a manner that does not follow a logical, numerical, or chronological order; out of sequence.

Example

"The chapters of the experimental novel are arranged nonsequentially, forcing the reader to piece the complex timeline together."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by adding the prefix 'non-' (meaning not) to the adverb 'sequentially', which originates from the Latin root 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonsequentially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonsequentially
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