
Subsequent
Temporal Sequence
Indicates the order of events in time, with 'subsequent' referring to actions that occur later.

He missed the meeting, and the subsequent email explained the meeting's decisions.
Cause and Effect
'Subsequent' can imply a result or effect following an earlier cause or circumstance.

The heavy rain was followed by subsequent flooding in the area.
Not Immediate
'Subsequent' does not mean immediately after; there can be a delay between events.

The film ended at 9 PM, and the subsequent discussion started at 9:30 PM.
Compare with
EnsueFollowLateNextPosteriorSucceedSuccessive
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