natural sequence
noun phraseUK /ˈnætʃrəl ˈsiːkwəns/
US /ˈnætʃərəl ˈsiːkwəns/
A natural sequence is the order in which things happen by themselves, without anyone making them.
The natural sequence of the seasons is spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
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2. The normal order of steps in a process that happens on its own.
In a natural sequence, a seed sprouts before it grows into a plant.
3. A series of events that follow each other in a way that feels normal and expected.
The story shows the natural sequence of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
4. The order of things in nature, such as numbers, shapes, or living things.
Counting numbers in a natural sequence helps us learn math.