Definition of SUBSEQUENT

subsequent

Meanings

Plural: subsequents

Adjective

  • following in time or order
    • "subsequent developments"

Adj

  • Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.
  • Following in order of place; succeeding.
  • Following a line in the earth that is more easily eroded.

Noun

  • A subsequent stream or faultline.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 21

subsequent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 25

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