different between thereupon vs subsequently

English

Etymology

From Middle English therupon, theruppon. Equivalent to there +? upon. Compare German darauf.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /?ð????p?n/, /?ð????p?n/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?ð?????p?n/
• Rhymes: -?n
• Hyphenation: there?upon

Adverb

thereupon (not comparable)

1. Upon that; thereon.
2. In consequence, or by reason, of that; therefore.
3. Following that; forthwith; in sequence, but not necessarily in consequence.

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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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