Subsequent: meaning, definitions and examples

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subsequent

 

[ ˈsʌbsɪkwənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in time or order

Following in time or order; succeeding.

Synonyms

following, later, sequential, succeeding

Examples of usage

  • The subsequent chapters of the book delve deeper into the main character's backstory.
  • After the initial meeting, there were subsequent discussions to finalize the agreement.
  • The subsequent events proved to be even more unpredictable than the previous ones.
  • The subsequent investigation revealed new evidence that changed the course of the trial.
  • The subsequent generations continued to build upon the foundation laid by their ancestors.

Translations

Translations of the word "subsequent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subsequente

🇮🇳 परवर्ती

🇩🇪 nachfolgend

🇮🇩 berikutnya

🇺🇦 наступний

🇵🇱 kolejny

🇯🇵 次の

🇫🇷 subséquent

🇪🇸 subsecuente

🇹🇷 ardışık

🇰🇷 다음의

🇸🇦 لاحق

🇨🇿 následný

🇸🇰 nasledujúci

🇨🇳 随后的

🇸🇮 naslednji

🇮🇸 eftirfarandi

🇰🇿 кейінгі

🇬🇪 შემდგომი

🇦🇿 sonrakı

🇲🇽 subsecuente

Etymology

The word 'subsequent' originated from the Latin word 'subsequens,' which is the present participle of 'subsequi,' meaning 'to follow closely.' The term has been in use since the 17th century and has maintained its original meaning of following in time or order.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,358, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.