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SUBS-ikw-uh-nt/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/

Subsequent means happening later than something already mentioned. Native academic style uses subsequent chapters, subsequent events, subsequent to. Later and following are everyday; subsequent is more formal and usually looks back to a stated point in time. Consequent means “as a result,” not merely “after.”

Meaning

Happening after something else.

Examples

• “Subsequent tests showed improvement.”
• “The first trial failed; subsequent trials used a larger sample.”
• “Subsequent to the merger, the brand disappeared.”

Good to know

subsequent = later (formal). consequent = resulting from. subsequent to = after.

Near in meaning

later

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