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Sequence obtained from irrational number like 1.618...? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ratio

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'sequence' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

'irrational number like 1 618 ?' is the wordplay.
'RATIO' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm unsure how this is indicated.

'obtained from' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ratio that I've seen before include "E.g. two to one" , "Comparative size" , "allowance" , "Quotient of two numbers" , "Expression of relationship" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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