subsequent

[suhb-si-kwuhnt]

adjective

1. occurring or coming later or after (often followed byto ).

   subsequent events;

   Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.

2. following in order or succession; succeeding.

   a subsequent section in a treaty.

subsequent

/ ˈsʌbsɪkwənt /

adjective

1. occurring after; succeeding

Other Word Forms

• subsequentness noun
• subsequently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subsequent¹

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”

Word History and Origins

Origin of subsequent¹

C15: from Latin subsequēns following on, from subsequī, from sub- near + sequī to follow

Example Sentences

That the audience is made privy to this deceit, including how Dennis forced his way into Roman’s life, casts a complex tension on their subsequent heart-to-hearts.

From Los Angeles Times

Protests have been staged outside The Bell Hotel, where he was being housed, since Kebatu's arrest and subsequent conviction on Thursday of five offences.

From BBC

The group lost a bid to temporarily lift the ban, as well as a subsequent bid to appeal against that court ruling, in early July.

From BBC

After that date, he completed 90 minutes in 19 of Spurs' subsequent 22 league games.

From BBC

"Its scope has been expanded consistently in subsequent administrations," he added.

From BBC

Related Words

• consecutive 
• consequent 
• ensuing 
• following 
• successive