subsequent

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French subséquent, from Latin subsequentis, form of subsequēns, present participle of subsequor (“I follow, I succeed”).

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "In a thread called “Calm Before the Storm”, and in subsequent posts, Q established his legend as a government insider with top security clearance who knew the truth about a secret struggle for power involving Donald Trump, the “deep state”, Robert Mueller, the Clintons, pedophile rings, and other stuff."
• "The peculiar position of the subsequent Derwent, close to the sea, suggests some glacial interference with normal adjustments, and calls for special explanation."