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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Ye ran through the ruinous effects of his injury and subsequent diagnosis, saying it caused him to avoid seeking the help he needed.
From Salon
Though it was a successful call, he sold his stake in the fourth quarter of 2020 and missed the subsequent meme stock rally that sent the shares soaring.
From Barron's
However, subsequent doubts about its debt-fueled business model have pushed the shares down from their peak.
From Barron's
On 22 October, he returned to Nottingham and handed himself in but then provided no comment to questions posed by detectives in subsequent police interviews.
From BBC
He made a three-pointer while being fouled and made the subsequent free throw.
From Los Angeles Times
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