subsequence

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noun (1)

sub·​se·​quence ˈsəb-sə-ˌkwen(t)s 

-si-kwən(t)s

: the quality or state of being subsequent

also : a subsequent event

subsequence

2 of 2

noun (2)

sub·​se·​quence ˈsəb-ˌsē-kwən(t)s 

-ˌkwen(t)s

: a mathematical sequence that is part of another sequence

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Noun

And that subsequence super atom is very good at slowing the speed of light. —Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 16 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1563, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1908, in the meaning defined above