What is a sequential relation?

Definition
	A sequential relation is a temporal relation in which the event or state of a latter-expressed proposition is communicated to have occurred after the event or state of a prior-expressed proposition.

Examples (English)

Source:

Halliday and Hasan 1976 262

Generic
	A sequential relation is a kind of
	What is a temporal relation?

Concept module: sequential relation
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