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

He criticised Swinney for "doing nothing" about the subsequent incident but applauded Hepburn for later contacting him to offer a full apology.

From BBC

Two subsequent tests of China’s Long March 10, a super-heavy lift rocket designed to jump-start the mission, were a “complete success,” according to the China Manned Space Agency.

From Los Angeles Times

The two-child cap, introduced under the Conservatives, prevents households on universal or child tax credit from receiving payments for a third or subsequent child born after April 2017.

From BBC

That, he said, would be followed by a visit to China and a subsequent visit by Xi to the US.

From BBC

Fans who are not selected for the first round of ticket drops will be automatically be entered into subsequent ones.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• consecutive 
• consequent 
• ensuing 
• following 
• successive