sequacious
UK: sɪˈkweɪʃəs | US: sɪˈkweɪʃəs
adj. 1. (of a person) overly obedient or submissive; inclined to follow without question.
adj. 2. (of reasoning or writing) logically following in a smooth, unbroken sequence.
sequacious = sequ<follow> + acious<adjective suffix, tending to>
- sequ<follow>: From Latin sequi (to follow), seen in words like sequence and consequence.
- acious<adjective suffix, tending to>: A suffix derived from Latin -ax, -acis, indicating a tendency or propensity (e.g., audacious, vivacious).
Etymology Origin:
The word sequacious emerged in the early 17th century, directly from Latin sequax (following closely), which stems from sequi (to follow). It originally described things that followed logically (e.g., arguments) but later took on a pejorative tone for people who follow others uncritically. The suffix -acious reinforces the sense of persistent tendency, creating a vivid image of someone or something "clinging" to a path of obedience or continuity.
The cult leader demanded sequacious loyalty from his followers.
Her essay was praised for its sequacious flow of ideas.
He disliked sequacious employees who never challenged decisions.
The politician’s sequacious adherence to party lines frustrated reformers.
A good debate requires more than sequacious repetition of dogma.