NONSEQUENTIAL Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

nonsequential

adjective

Definition of nonsequential

as in nonconsecutive

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Recent Examples of nonsequential Logan has turned over texts in haphazard, nonsequential batches and in different formats, so threads were broken and not easily searchable. — Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023 How to play darts The board Darts are played on a circular board split into 20 sections, with each section numbered one through 20 in nonsequential order. — USA TODAY, 8 June 2023 The cinematic version—a bag of nonsequential bills dropped off in a public park or handed to a passing courier—is too risky. — Jacob Silverman, The New Republic, 2 June 2021 As the days, weeks, and months of isolation and uncertainty dragged on, Shaughn and John worked on pages in nonsequential order to break down the passage of time that seemed to be never-ending. — Alex Scimecca, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2021

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nonconsecutive

Adjective

All told, that album has spent a record 77 nonconsecutive weeks atop the chart, and could easily claim that spot again.

— Leila Cobo, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
Lula, who is seeking his fourth nonconsecutive term, and Bolsonaro each reached out to women voters, who account for nearly 53% of Brazil’s 158 million eligible voters, according to the country’s electoral court.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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