subsequence

/ˈsʌbˌsikwəns/ /ˈsʌbsɪˌkwɛns/

noun

A subsequent act or thing; a sequel.

Examples :

"The rain stopped, and a vibrant rainbow was a beautiful subsequence. "

noun

The state of being subsequent.

Examples :

"The subsequence of events after the alarm clock rang included hitting snooze, getting out of bed, and making coffee. "

time process event

noun

A sequence that is contained within a larger one.

Examples :

"The numbers 2, 4, and 6 are a subsequence of the even number sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. "

math computing number list statistics

noun

A subset of an array with the same ordering.

Examples :

"The letters "ACE" are a subsequence of the word "EXAMPLE" because they appear in the same order. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The rain stopped, and a vibrant rainbow was a beautiful subsequence. "

Examples :

"The subsequence of events after the alarm clock rang included hitting snooze, getting out of bed, and making coffee. "

Examples :

"The numbers 2, 4, and 6 are a subsequence of the even number sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. "

Examples :

"The letters "ACE" are a subsequence of the word "EXAMPLE" because they appear in the same order. "

Related Words

subsequent adjective

Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

hitting verb

(heading, physical) To strike.

included verb

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

getting verb

(ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

sequence noun

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series

contained verb

To hold inside.

ordering verb

To set in some sort of order.

rainbow noun

A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

stopped verb

To cease moving.

vibrant adjective

Pulsing with energy or activity.

beautiful noun

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

numbers noun

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.