Subsequently: meaning, definitions and examples
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subsequently
[ ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli ]
in time
After a particular thing has happened; afterward.
Examples of usage
- He was released from prison and subsequently disappeared.
- She completed her studies and subsequently found a job.
- The team lost the game, and subsequently, the coach was fired.
in order
In a logical or natural sequence; as a result.
Examples of usage
- He missed the deadline and subsequently failed the assignment.
- The company invested in new technology and subsequently increased its profits.
- The government introduced new policies and subsequently saw a decrease in crime rates.
Translations
Translations of the word "subsequently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subsequentemente
🇮🇳 इसके बाद
🇩🇪 anschließend
🇮🇩 kemudian
🇺🇦 згодом
🇵🇱 następnie
🇯🇵 その後
🇫🇷 ensuite
🇪🇸 posteriormente
🇹🇷 sonrasında
🇰🇷 그 후에
🇸🇦 بعد ذلك
🇨🇿 následně
🇸🇰 následne
🇨🇳 随后
🇸🇮 nato
🇮🇸 síðar
🇰🇿 кейінірек
🇬🇪 შემდგომ
🇦🇿 sonra
🇲🇽 posteriormente
Etymology
The word 'subsequently' originated from the Latin word 'subsequens', which means 'following'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, it has become commonly used in formal and academic writing to indicate events or actions that occur after others. The adverb 'subsequently' provides a clear and concise way to express chronological order or cause and effect relationships in sentences.