Definitions
- Referring to an event that occurs after another event. - Describing a consequence or result of a previous action. - Talking about a subsequent action or step in a process or sequence.
- Referring to something that occurs in a sequential or ordered manner. - Describing a process or series of events that happen one after the other. - Talking about a subsequent action or step in a process or sequence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to actions or events that occur after a previous action or event.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a sequence of events or steps in a process.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Subsequently refers to an event that happens as a result of a previous action, while subsequentially refers to a process or sequence of events that happen one after the other.
- 2Usage: Subsequently is more commonly used than subsequentially in everyday language.
- 3Formality: Subsequently is more formal than subsequentially.
- 4Position: Subsequently is often used at the beginning of a sentence, while subsequentially is usually used within a sentence.
Remember this!
Subsequently and subsequentially are synonyms that both refer to actions or events that occur after a previous action or event. However, subsequently emphasizes the result or consequence of a previous action, while subsequentially emphasizes the sequence or order of events in a process. Subsequently is more common and formal, while subsequentially is less common and used more specifically in technical or academic contexts.
