1 subsequence | Definition of subsequence

subsequence

noun (1)
sub·​se·​quence | \ ˈsÉ™b-sÉ™-ËŒkwen(t)s How to pronounce subsequence (audio) , -si-kwÉ™n(t)s\

Definition of subsequence

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: the quality or state of being subsequent also : a subsequent event

subsequence

noun (2)
sub·​se·​quence | \ ˈsÉ™b-ËŒsÄ“-kwÉ™n(t)s How to pronounce subsequence (audio) , -ËŒkwen(t)s\

Definition of subsequence (Entry 2 of 2)

: a mathematical sequence that is part of another sequence

First Known Use of subsequence

Noun (1)

1563, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1908, in the meaning defined above

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