What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
subsequently
Example
The team lost the game and subsequently missed out on the playoffs. [subsequently: adverb]
Example
The company faced financial difficulties and subsequently had to lay off employees. [subsequently: adverb]
subsequentially
Example
The data was analyzed subsequentially, with each variable being examined in turn. [subsequentially: adverb]
Example
The steps of the experiment were carried out subsequentially, with each step building on the previous one. [subsequentially: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subsequently is more commonly used than subsequentially in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between subsequently and subsequentially?
Subsequently is more formal than subsequentially, and is often used in academic or professional writing.
