Wordiyosequ
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From Latin sequī (to follow). While secut- captures the past participle forms, sequ- drives the present-tense derivatives: sequence (things following in order), sequential, consequence (what follows from), subsequent (following after), execute (follow out to completion). Obsequious describes someone who follows too eagerly. Intrinsic originally meant 'following inward.'
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consequence
A result or effect of an action; importance
consequent
Following as a natural result; the concluding part of a conditional proposition
consequential
Having significant consequences; following as a result
consequently
As a result; therefore
execute
To carry out a task; to put someone to death as punishment
execution
The carrying out of a plan; putting someone to death as punishment
executive
A senior manager; relating to administration or management
inconsequential
Of little or no importance; trivial
intrinsic
Naturally belonging to something; inherent and essential
obsequious
Excessively eager to please; fawning and servile
sequacious
Inclined to follow others without independent thought; easily led
sequela
A condition or complication resulting from a previous disease or injury
sequence
A set of things in a particular order; a series of related events
sequential
Following in a regular or logical order; step by step
subsequent
Coming or happening after something else