Subsequent Meaning

UK /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
US /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
Word Definition
subsequent meaning

Subsequent Definition & Usage

adjective

Occurring or coming after something in time, order, or sequence.

Examples

  • "The subsequent chapters of the book provide more in-depth analysis."
  • "She attended the meeting, and subsequent events unfolded quickly."
  • "The company released a series of updates, with each subsequent version improving on the last."
  • "Subsequent to the announcement, there was a rush of inquiries from interested parties."
  • "The athlete's career was marked by subsequent victories that boosted her reputation."

Cultural Context

The word 'subsequent' originates from the Latin word 'subsequens,' meaning 'following after.' It is used widely in both everyday and academic contexts to refer to events, actions, or objects that follow something else in time, order, or importance.

The Ripple of Change

Story

The Ripple of Change

As the sun dipped behind the mountains, casting a soft golden hue over the landscape, Sarah sat on the porch, reflecting on the chain of events that had brought her here. It had all started with an unexpected letter – a letter that led to a meeting with a mysterious figure from her past. The subsequent days had been a blur of activity, filled with phone calls and sudden decisions that shaped the direction of her future. She thought back to that moment, standing in front of the old building, as the door creaked open. The events that followed were like dominoes falling one after another. First, the reappearance of her estranged brother, then a series of revelations that no one had anticipated. Sarah had learned that the past was never as simple as it seemed, and each subsequent revelation chipped away at the barriers she had built around her heart. Now, as she sat in the calm of the evening, she realized that every decision she made in the subsequent weeks would shape the path ahead. The impact of those early choices would not be fully understood until much later. She could only trust that the steps she had taken so far were the right ones. Her phone buzzed, and she picked it up. A message from her brother: 'The subsequent meeting is set for tomorrow. Are you ready?' The ripple effect of that first meeting continued, and she had no idea where it would end. But she was ready to face whatever came next.

The Ripple of Change