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subsequent

adjective

Following later in time or order.

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Following later

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Subsequent establishes sequence, not necessarily cause. Consequent implies a result, and eventual means occurring in the end.

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See subsequent in use

Subsequent chapters explain how the town rebuilt its bridge.
Dictionary practice example.
The first short issue went to print, and the subsequent review considered both the finished result and the work needed to produce it.
From The Decision We Leave Behind.

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