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Obsequent
UK
/ˈɒbsɪkwənt/
US
/ˈɑb.sɪ.kwənt/
Translation of "obsequent" into Russian
obsequent
Adjective
UK
/ˈɒbsɪkwənt/
US
/ˈɑb.sɪ.kwənt/
obsequent
more obsequent Comp.
most obsequent Super.
His obsequent behavior towards the manager was noticed by everyone.
Его подобострастное поведение по отношению к менеджеру было замечено всеми.
Definitions
obsequent
Noun
UK
/ˈɒbsɪkwənt/
US
/ˈɑb.sɪ.kwənt/
A stream or valley that flows in a direction opposite to the original consequent slope of the land.
Geomorphologists mapped several obsequents on the western flank of the plateau.
obsequent
Adjective
UK
/ˈɒbsɪkwənt/
US
/ˈɑb.sɪ.kwənt/
Obedient or compliant; submissively willing to follow another's wishes (rare).
The obsequent child obeyed every instruction without hesitation.
(Geology) Flowing or directed opposite to the original consequent drainage or slope, as of a stream, valley, or slope.
After the regional uplift, the river became obsequent, cutting a gorge against the ancient gradient.