obsequence

ob·se·quence

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-si-kwuh ns]
- /ˈɒb sɪ kwəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-si-kwuh ns]
- /ˈɒb sɪ kwəns/

Definition of obsequence word

noun obsequence willingness or eagerness to comply, please, serve, etc.; obsequiousness. 1

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Origin of obsequence

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < Latin obsequentia, equivalent to obsequent-, stem of obsequēns present participle of obsequī to comply with (see obsequious) + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Obsequence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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obsequence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

obsequence usage trend in Literature

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