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disrupted sequence

/dɪˈsɛptɪd ˈsɛkwəns/ · dis·rupt·ed ˈse·quence
noun
  1. A series of events, actions, or elements that have been broken or interrupted, often resulting in a loss of continuity or coherence. The lab's disrupted sequence of DNA samples led to a delay in the research project.
noun
  1. A set of instructions or a program that has been interrupted or corrupted, often causing errors or malfunctions. The computer's disrupted sequence of code caused the software to crash repeatedly.
noun
  1. A disruption or interruption in a normal or expected sequence of events, often causing confusion or inconvenience. The flight's disrupted sequence of departures and arrivals caused many passengers to miss their connections.
Did you know? The concept of a 'disrupted sequence' is often used in science fiction to describe a disruption in time or space, where events become out of order or impossible to predict.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 31, 2026