Definitions for subsequent
ˈsʌb sɪ kwəntsub·se·quent

Princeton's WordNet(4.38 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. subsequent(adj)

   following in time or order

   "subsequent developments"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. subsequent(Adjective)

   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.

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

2. subsequent(Adjective)

   Following in order of place; succeeding.

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

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Subsequent(adj)

   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

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

2. Subsequent(adj)

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

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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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?

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   Alex

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   Karen

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   Veena

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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. John Nadolenco:

   The simple fact of the matter is when it was mined out of Brazil and illegally exported, it should not have been, it belongs to the country of Brazil. It needs to be returned regardless of what happened subsequent to it leaving the country.

2. Emeasoba George:

   Do you know? You may need to move backward sometimes in order to move forward like never before. Yes of course, backwardness do precede forwardness. Now, may I ask. Are you currently down to nothing? Or are you presently experiencing a setback in anything and for any reason? Or have you lost anything worth having like money, opportunities or any other valueable thing? If yes, then cheer yourself up. For, sooner or later you will bounce back into glory or goodies like never before. I mean, you will soon recover whatever you do think that you've lost. Yes! your later or subsequent glory/dignity shall surpass your former or past glory/dignity.

3. Gerald Christensen:

   We've always said the case actually is an involuntary manslaughter (case) -- that it was an accidental overdose and a subsequent panic and a failure to call 911, i think she has tremendous amount of relief that this ordeal is closing.

4. Judith Bliss:

   Our results are a strong foundation on which to build further trials of combination anti-HER2 therapies prior to surgery – which could reduce the number of women who require subsequent chemotherapy, which is also very effective but can lead to long-term side effects.

5. Cheryl Burke:

   In light of the recent statements made by Donald Trump and the subsequent decision by NBC to cut ties with Mr. Trump, I cannot in good conscience move forward with participating in this year’s Miss USA pageant as its co-host, effective today I have withdrawn from my duties with Miss USA. Although I will not be there in person, I wish all of the contestants much luck as I know how hard they’ve all been working over the last year to try and realize their dreams.

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