subsequent

American  

[suhb-si-kwuhnt] / ˈsʌb sɪ kwənt /

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.

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subsequent British  

/ ˈsʌbsɪkwənt /

adjective

1. occurring after; succeeding

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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

He said the army is carefully planning "for the subsequent phases" of disarmament.

From Barron's

In subsequent visits, U.S. representatives floated sweeteners, including offering to build an airport, supply ocean-research vessels, and even donate a bus.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We found,” the authors write, “that all the critical conclusions about anomalies have held up remarkably well, even after decades of subsequent research.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A sampling scheduled for mid-October had to be canceled, so figures dating from August were used instead — concealing any price increases in subsequent months.

From Los Angeles Times

When large amounts of money are at stake, cases tend to garner more attention due to media coverage during the criminal trial and subsequent inheritance litigation.

From Salon

Related Words

• consecutive
• consequent
• ensuing
• following
• successive