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Definition of subsequently

subsequently

/ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/
sub · se · quent · ly
Adjective:subsequent
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• adverb

1

After a particular thing has happened; afterward or later in time.

Example

"The initial clinical trials yielded promising data, and the medication was subsequently approved for widespread use."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'subsequently' (which strictly indicates temporal sequence, meaning 'afterward') with 'consequently' (which indicates causal relationship, meaning 'as a result').

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'subsequent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Subsequent' derives from Late Middle English via Old French or directly from Latin subsequens, the present participle of subsequi ('to follow closely'), from sub- ('closely, up to') and sequi ('to follow').

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