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noun
A subsequent act or thing; a sequel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The state of being subsequent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A sequence that is contained within a larger one.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
A subset of an array with the same ordering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computer, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, science, sciences
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noun
following in time
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: posteriority, subsequentness
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Broader terms: lateness
noun
something that follows something else
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sequel
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Broader terms: result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination
History
From subsequent.
From sub- + sequence.
Across languages
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
