Obsequent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Obsequent is an adjective meaning (geology) Facing the opposite way of what would be expected, for example, a stream flowing towards higher elevation.
Meaning
(geology) Facing the opposite way of what would be expected, for example, a stream flowing towards higher elevation.
More Meanings
- (geology) An obsequent geological feature.
- (obsolete) Obedient; submissive; obsequious.
Example Sentences
an infinitive power[…]Which hee alwayes findeth plyant, and obsequent to his pleasure, euen against the proprietie of its owne particular nature.
Word Forms
- obsequents
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scarp, obsequious, subservient, servious, servile, duteous.
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