Etymology of the English word sequacious
the English word
sequaciousderived from the Latin word
sequax (that follows closely, eagerly; addicted)
derived from the Late Latin word
sequi (to follow; follow; escort, attend; support, back, side with)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*sekʷ-Date
The earliest known usage of sequacious in English dates from the 17th century.
Usage
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