subsequent
Americanadjective
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occurring or coming later or after (often followed byto ).
subsequent events;
Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.
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following in order or succession; succeeding.
a subsequent section in a treaty.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- subsequently adverb
- subsequentness noun
Etymology
Origin of subsequent
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Latin subsequent-, stem of subsequēns “following close behind,” present participle of subsequī “to follow close behind,” equivalent to sub- sub- + sequ(ī) “to follow”
Example Sentences
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The construction of atomic plants had stalled during the revolution and the subsequent war with Iraq.
In September 2023, rain followed by Tropical Storm Hilary established conditions for breeding and the subsequent insect activity in a time when the mosquitoes typically begin to hibernate.
From Los Angeles Times
A subsequent inquiry led to the establishment of a process of criminal checks for anyone working with children.
From BBC
Mr. Smith attributes the long gap between books to the depression brought on by his divorce from his first wife and his subsequent return to school to become a psychotherapist.
Ellison is the father of Paramount CEO David Ellison, a Hollywood producer, and largely financed his son's takeover of Paramount and his subsequent bid for Warner Bros.
From Barron's
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