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词汇 obsequent
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Definition of obsequent in English:

obsequent

adjective ˈɒbsɪkw(ə)ntɒbˈsiːkw(ə)nt
rare
  • Compliant, yielding, obedient; deferential, servile.

adjective ˈɒbsɪkw(ə)ntɒbˈsiːkw(ə)nt
Geomorphology
  • 1Of a stream, stream valley, or drainage pattern: having a course or character opposite to that of a consequent stream, stream valley, or drainage pattern, i.e. against the direction of dip of the strata.

  • 2Of a fault-line scarp or related feature: having (as a result of differential erosion) a relief the reverse of that originally produced by the faulting.

noun ˈɒbsɪkw(ə)ntɒbˈsiːkw(ə)nt
Geomorphology
  • An obsequent stream.

Origin

Early 16th century. From classical Latin obsequent-, obsequēns compliant, yielding, use as adjective of present participle of obsequī to follow or comply with
late 19th century. From ob- + -sequent.

Definition of obsequent in US English:

obsequent

adjective
rare
  • Compliant, yielding, obedient; deferential, servile.

adjective
Geomorphology
  • 1Of a stream, stream valley, or drainage pattern: having a course or character opposite to that of a consequent stream, stream valley, or drainage pattern, i.e. against the direction of dip of the strata.

  • 2Of a fault-line scarp or related feature: having (as a result of differential erosion) a relief the reverse of that originally produced by the faulting.

noun
Geomorphology
  • An obsequent stream.

Origin

Early 16th century. From classical Latin obsequent-, obsequēns compliant, yielding, use as adjective of present participle of obsequī to follow or comply with<br>late 19th century. From ob- + -sequent.

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