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Definitions for: Subsequent [adj] following in time or order; "subsequent developments"
Webster (1913) Definition: Sub"se*quent, a. [L. subsequens, -entis, p. pr. of
subsequi to follow, succeed: cf. F. subs['e]quent. See Sue
to follow.]
1. Following in time; coming or being after something else at
any time, indefinitely; as, subsequent events; subsequent
ages or years; a period long subsequent to the foundation
of Rome.
2. Following in order of place; succeeding; as, a subsequent
clause in a treaty. ``The subsequent words come on before
the precedent vanish.'' --Bacon.
Synonyms: consequent, ensuant, future(a), later(a), resultant, resulting(a), sequent, ulterior
Antonyms: antecedent, preceding
See Also: succeeding(a)
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