different between subsequence vs subsequently

English

Etymology 1

From subsequent

Noun

subsequence (countable and uncountable, plural subsequences)

1. A subsequent act or thing; a sequel.
2. The state of being subsequent.

Synonyms

• (state of being subsequent): See Thesaurus:posteriority

Etymology 2

sub- +? sequence

Noun

subsequence (plural subsequences)

1. (mathematics) A sequence that is contained within a larger one.
2. (computer science) A subset of an array with the same ordering.

Usage notes

In computer science, a subsequence is to be contrasted with a subarray. A subarray must be a contiguous subset of the array, a stronger condition than merely having the same ordering, thus making it a special case of a subsequence.

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See also

• substring

English

Etymology

subsequent +? -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /?s?b.s?.kw?nt.li/

Adverb

subsequently (not comparable)

1. Following, afterwards in either time or place.
   • 1832 — John Richardson, Wacousta, volume II, chapter 7

     It will be recollected that the ill-fated Halloway...distinctly stated the voice of the individual who had approached his post...to have been that of a female, and that the language in which they subsequently conversed was that of the Ottawa Indians.
2. Accordingly, therefore (implying a logical connection or deduction), consequently.

Usage notes

• Although subsequently is often used in a cause-and-effect relationship, it should be used when no cause is implied (logical fallacy post hoc ergo propter hoc).

Synonyms

• (afterwards in time): afterwards, yet; see also Thesaurus:subsequently
• (afterwards in sequence): ensuingly, followingly; see also Thesaurus:then
• (accordingly): as a result, whence; see also Thesaurus:therefore

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