Ensuing


[en-soo] /ɛnˈsu/

verb (used without object), ensued, ensuing.
1.
to follow in order; come afterward, especially in immediate succession:
As the days ensued, he recovered his strength.
2.
to follow as a consequence; result:
When those two friends meet, a battle of wits ensues.
/ɪnˈsjuːɪŋ/
adjective
1.
following subsequently or in order
2.
following or occurring as a consequence; resulting
/ɪnˈsjuː/
verb -sues, -suing, -sued
1.
(intransitive) to follow; come next or afterwards
2.
(intransitive) to follow or occur as a consequence; result
3.
(transitive) (obsolete) to pursue
v.

late 14c., from Old French ensu-, past participle stem of ensivre “follow close upon, come afterward,” from Late Latin insequere, from Latin insequi “to pursue, follow, follow after; come next,” from in- “upon” (see in- (2)) + sequi “follow” (see sequel). Related: Ensued; ensues; ensuing.

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