Subsequent: meaning, definitions and examples

in time or order

Following in time or order; succeeding.

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.