subsequent

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

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Definition

  1. adjective following in time or order

Etymology

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

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