Subsequent
(adjective)
- Following as a result or effect; ensuing.
- Happening or done later or as a result of something else.
- Following in time or order; subsequent to a specified event or time.
- Relating to or denoting a thing that follows another.
- Following or subordinate in rank or importance.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "following as a result"): from latin subsequent- "following", from the verb subsequi, from sub- "under" + sequi "follow".
Examples:
- The subsequent events were disastrous.
- The subsequent investigation revealed the truth.
- Subsequent to their meeting, she received a job offer.
- In subsequent years, the company expanded rapidly.
- The subsequent chapter provides more detail on the topic.