subsequently

Everyday

(formal) Afterwards; later; after something that has just been mentioned. tree →

In the lessons

A stiff exam and report word for "then" or "later". In maths problems: "She bought 10 sweets and subsequently ate 3" means after buying she ate 3. In history: "the town was subsequently rebuilt". Phrases: subsequently to (rare), and subsequently.

Examples

• She bought 10 sweets and subsequently ate 3. tree →
• He broke his leg and was subsequently taken to hospital. tree →
• The castle burned down and was subsequently rebuilt. tree →
• The plan was subsequently changed. tree →
• The dog ran away and was subsequently found in the park. tree →
• Sam saved 20 dollars and subsequently spent half of it. tree →

Note

Formal; in everyday talk say "then", "later" or "afterwards". It tells you the order of events, which matters in maths: do the first action, then the next. Adjective: subsequent.

In Jewish tradition

A stiff exam and report word for "then" or "later". In maths problems: "She bought 10 sweets and subsequently ate 3" means after buying she ate 3. In history: "the town was subsequently rebuilt". Phrases: subsequently to (rare), and subsequently.

Examples

• The precise meanings of these subdivisions will be subsequently explored in chapters 3, 4, and 5. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →
• These three mothers enclose a mighty mystery, most occult and most marvelous, sealed as with six rings, and from them proceed primeval Fire, Water, and Air; these are subsequently differentiated into male and female. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) tree →

Note

Formal; in everyday talk say "then", "later" or "afterwards". It tells you the order of events, which matters in maths: do the first action, then the next. Adjective: subsequent.