subsequent
UK: ˈsʌbsɪkwənt | US: ˈsʌbsɪkwənt
adj. coming after something in time or order; following
adj. logically or naturally following
subsequent = sub<under, after> + sequ<follow> + ent<adjective suffix>
- sub: From Latin sub-, meaning "under" or "after," indicating position or sequence.
- sequ: From Latin sequi, meaning "to follow," forming the core idea of succession.
- ent: A suffix forming adjectives, denoting a state or quality (e.g., "persistent").
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin subsequi ("to follow closely"), subsequent entered Middle English via Old French. The morphemes sub- and sequ- reflect a logical progression—literally "following under" (i.e., in sequence). Over time, it shed its literal spatial sense ("under") to emphasize temporal or logical succession.
The subsequent chapters explore the theory in detail.
Subsequent events proved her predictions correct.
He missed the meeting and subsequent discussions.
Subsequent research confirmed the initial findings.
The policy change had subsequent effects on the economy.