Definitions for subsequent
ˈsʌb sɪ kwəntsub·se·quent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.4 / 8 votes

1. subsequentadjective

   following in time or order

   "subsequent developments"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 6 votes

1. subsequentadjective

   Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

   Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China.

2. subsequentadjective

   Following in order of place; succeeding.

3. Etymology: subsequens, -entis, present participle of subsequi to follow, succeed.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SUBSEQUENTadjective

   Following in train; not preceding.

   Etymology: subsequent, Fr. subsequens, Latin.

   In such indexes, although small pricks
   To their subsequent volumes, there is seen
   The baby figure of the giant mass
   Of things to come, at large. William Shakespeare, Troil. and Cressida.

   The subsequent words come on before the precedent vanish. Francis Bacon.

   Why does each consenting sign
   With prudent harmony combine
   In turns to move, and subsequent appear
   To gird the globe and regulate the year? Matthew Prior.

   This article is introduced as subsequent to the treaty of Munster, made about 1648, when England was in the utmost confusion. Jonathan Swift.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. subsequent

   Subsequent refers to something that happens or comes after something else in time, order, or sequence; following or succeeding.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Subsequentadjective

   following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely; as, subsequent events; subsequent ages or years; a period long subsequent to the foundation of Rome

2. Subsequentadjective

   following in order of place; succeeding; as, a subsequent clause in a treaty

3. Etymology: [L. subsequens, -entis, p. pr. of subsequi to follow, succeed: cf. F. subsquent. See Sue to follow.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Subsequent

   sub′sē-kwent, adj. following or coming after.—ns. Sub′sequence, Sub′sequency, state of being subsequent.—adv. Sub′sequently. [L. subsequens, -entis, pr.p. of subsequi—sub, under, after, sequi, to follow.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'subsequent' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2311

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'subsequent' in Adjectives Frequency: #316

How to pronounce subsequent?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of subsequent in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of subsequent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of subsequent in a Sentence

1. National Cancer Institute:

   However, results from subsequent carcinogenicity studies (studies that examine whether a substance can cause cancer) of these sweeteners have not provided clear evidence of an association with cancer in humans. Similarly, studies of other FDA-approved sweeteners have not demonstrated clear evidence of an association with cancer in humans.

2. The Darwin:

   Darwin's successful boarding and subsequent seizure of the weapons concealed under fishing nets highlights the need to remain vigilant in the region.

3. Shawn Manning:

   Nowhere in the act, however, does it offer combat benefits for service members permanently disabled in attacks inspired or motivated by foreign terrorist organizations. Although subsequent and guidance may change, currently, the Board has no authority to award V1/V3 (service related) designation to soldiers disabled during the Fort Hood attack.

4. Genghis Khan:

   ‘ Xiongnu ’ was the name of a dynasty not a people, per se ; but that dynastic regime greatly impacted the peoples within its realms and left a powerful legacy in Eurasia, many subsequent groups appropriated the potent name of Xiongnu( or Hunnu) as they established their own regimes, leading to the perpetuation of so-called ‘ Hunnic ’ entities even as far as that of Attila and the Huns at the edge of Europe centuries after the demise of the Xiongnu in Inner Asia.

5. Alex Korda:

   The explosion and subsequent quenching of SPAC enthusiasm in developed markets provides a potential lesson for emerging markets to learn from.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=subsequent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Subsequent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=subsequent
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subsequent
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=subsequent