Subsequent

Definition

Subsequent refers to the occurrence or existence of something after a certain point in time or order.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
• Respelling: SUB-si-kwuhnt (with "SUB" as in "submarine," "si" as in "sit," and "kwuhnt" as in "quaint")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
• Respelling: SUB-si-kwuhnt (similar to American English, with "SUB" as in "submarine," "si" like in "sit," and "kwuhnt" as in "quaint")

In both dialects, "subsequent" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "SUB." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly reflecting the word's phonetic structure.

Etymology

The word "subsequent" is derived from Latin subsequentem, from subsequi, which means 'to follow closely,' a combination of sub- ('near, under') + sequi ('follow').

Derivatives

• Subsequently
• Subsequence
• Subsequential
• Subsequentiality
• Unsubsequent

Synonyms

• Following
• Succeeding
• Later

Antonyms

• Preceding
• Prior
• Antecedent

Usage

"Subsequent" is often used in both written and spoken discourse to refer to events, actions, or situations that happen after a particular point in time or order. It's used across various fields including literature, law, science, and mathematics to indicate order or sequence.

Related Terms

• Succession
• Sequence
• Consecutive

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Following in Time or Order: Happening or coming after something else.‍
• Example: Subsequent events confirmed the initial analysis.

• Resulting or Emanating from a Set Cause: Often used to describe effects or outcomes that occur as a result of prior actions or decisions.‍
• Example: The subsequent investigation revealed new evidence.

• In Succession: Referring to something happening in a sequence or a set order.‍
• Example: Each subsequent chapter builds on the previous one.