Subsequently
12 lettersadverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
After a particular thing has happened; afterwards. Subsequently indicates that an event or action follows another in time or as a result of previous circumstances.
“The building was damaged in the fire and subsequently demolished for safety reasons.”
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Contains 'SUBSEQUENT' base with multiple 'E' and 'U' vowels; 'LY' adverb ending
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Strong 12-letter word with 'Q' worth 10 points; formal temporal term
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