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subsequent

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/
sub · se · quent
Adverb:subsequently
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• adjective

1

Coming or occurring after something else in time, order, or succession; following.

Example

"The initial experiment failed, but subsequent trials yielded promising results."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'subsequent' with 'consequent'; 'subsequent' simply means occurring later in time, whereas 'consequent' means happening as a direct logical result or effect of something else. When used with a preposition, it always takes 'to' (e.g., 'events subsequent to the treaty').

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Old French or directly from Latin 'subsequentem', the present participle of 'subsequi' ('to follow closely'), formed from 'sub-' ('closely after') and 'sequi' ('to follow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subsequent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subsequent
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