sequ-, sequi-, secut-, suit-, -sue

(Latin: follow)


sectarian
A bigoted adherent of a sect; one whose views or sympathies are sectarian.
segue
1. To make a smooth, almost imperceptible transition from one state, condition, situation, element, or subject to another.
2. In music, to continue by playing the following piece or passage without a pause.
3. Etymology: an instruction in musical scores, from Italian segue; literally, "now follows"; meaning, "to play into the following movement without a break"; third person singular of seguire, "to follow"; from Latin sequi, "to follow".
sequacious (si KWAY shuhs)
1. Arguing, or developing an argument, in a logically consistent and coherent way.
2. Having or observing a logical sequence; logically consistent and rigorous.
3. Consecutive in the development or transition of thought.
4. Disposed to slavishly follow another person (a leader), or others, unthinkingly and uncritically.
sequel
sequence
sequencial
sequens; seq.
The following.
sequent
sequential
sequentially
sequester
To detach abnormally or separate a small portion from the whole.
sequestra
Plural of sequestrum.
sequestrable
sequestral
Pertaining to or of the nature of a sequestrum.
sequestrant
A sequestering agent; such as, for example, cholestyramine resin, that binds bile acids in the intestine, thus preventing their absorption.

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