adjective
subsequent
SUB-sih-kwunt/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
Coming after something else in time or order.
Each subsequent stage shows the bean plant growing larger.
Etymology
Here sub- contributes the idea of closeness: the underlying verb meant to follow closely or come after in time. Something subsequent therefore follows another thing in time or order.
In context
on the subsequent follow-up imaging that is after administration
More examples
- The first appointment costs more than subsequent visits.
- Subsequent testing revealed a problem with the brakes.
- Please include your account number in all subsequent emails.
Forms
subsequently adverb — At a later time or stage.