Obsequent

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An obsequent geological feature.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Obedient; submissive; obsequious. obsolete

    "an infinitive power[…]Which hee alwayes findeth plyant, and obsequent to his pleasure, euen against the proprietie of its owne particular nature."

  2. 2
    Facing the opposite way of what would be expected, for example, a stream flowing towards higher elevation.

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compliantobedientobsequioustractile

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"an infinitive power[…]Which hee alwayes findeth plyant, and obsequent to his pleasure, euen against the proprietie of its owne particular nature."

Etymology

From Latin obsequens, present participle of obsequi, from ob (see ob-) + sequi. See sequence.

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