Subsequent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsÊŒbsɪkwÉ™nt/

Origin

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

Full definition of subsequent

Adjective

1. 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. Following in order of place; succeeding.

Derived terms

• subsequently

Related terms

• consequent