Subsequent

/ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Coming after something in time; following.

The subsequent events led to a significant change in policy.

Occurring or coming later; later.

In subsequent years, the company saw tremendous growth.

Following in order or sequence.

The subsequent chapters of the book explore the main character's journey.

From Latin 'subsequentem', present participle of 'subsequi', meaning 'to follow after'.

subsequent to

Following or after something.

subsequent events

Events that occur after a particular point in time.

in subsequent years

In the years that follow.

consequent

Resulting from or following an earlier event.

predecessor

Something that comes before another in time.

Coming after in a casual context.

The party was fun, but the subsequent hangover was rough.

To follow up on a topic or event informally.

Let's discuss the subsequent developments over coffee.