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subsequentness

subsequentness

9.9
Happening after another event in time or order
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntnəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : sucesión
  • The subsequentness of events can greatly affect the outcome.

Examples

  • We discussed the subsequentness of the changes implemented last month.

  • The subsequentness of the event made it difficult to anticipate.

  • Historians debate the subsequentness of the reforms relative to other changes.

  • In evaluating causes, we must consider the subsequentness of each action.

  • The subsequentness of her actions led to unforeseen consequences.

  • We need to analyze the subsequentness of the steps taken in the project.

  • The subsequentness of the two reports indicates a clear timeline of events.

Synonyms

successiveness
vssubsequentness
7.2

A series of things that happen one after another

is the general state of following in time or order
sequentiality
vssubsequentness
7.4

Things arranged or done one after another in a set order

is broader and means follow in time or order
posteriority
vssubsequentness
9.9

Happening later in time

is about following in time or order rather than only later occurrence

How Late

lateness
10 1.6
subsequentness
  • Formal
9.9
precedence
4 5.7

Surface Forms

subsequentness singular
subsequentnesses plural

Morphology

subsequentness = subsequent (transparent) = subsequent + ness

A straightforward nominalization of the adjective 'subsequent' using the productive suffix '-ness' to indicate the state or quality of being subsequent.

Etymology

Subsequentness comes from the parts sub- (here 'after') and sequent (from a root meaning 'follow'), the same root you see in sequence. So, subsequentness means the 'state of following' — when something comes after something else in time or order.