adjective

subsequent

subsequent, following, later

The first test failed, but subsequent tests were successful.

The first test failed, but subsequent tests were successful.

Subsequent events proved him right.

Subsequent events proved him right.

adjective before a noun a subsequent chapter

((subsequent to sth.)) (formal) after something happened The meeting was held subsequent to the announcement.

Synonyms: following, later, succeeding; Antonyms: previous, prior

From Latin 'sub-' (under, after) + 'sequi' (to follow). Literally 'following after'.

Think of a 'sequence' of events. 'Subsequent' refers to what follows in that sequence.

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