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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But the show of strength doesn’t provide much guidance on how much blowback the labor market will experience from the Iran war and the subsequent energy shock and stock market slump.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“However, due to heightened uncertainty about the Middle East situation, the outlook for business conditions is expected to deteriorate, making the timing of subsequent rate hikes difficult to predict,” they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The more points of support, the stronger the subsequent resistance.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
The surplus boxes, which arrived at the weekend, would normally have been returned to the mainland but high winds and subsequent ferry disruption meant this was not possible.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
In the decade following the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens, scientists accurately forecasted fourteen subsequent eruptions to within days or weeks.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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