resequent
/ˈriːsɪkw(ə)nt/ /riˈsiːkw(ə)nt/Geomorphology
noun
A stream whose course follows the dip of strata (in the manner of a consequent stream) but is at a lower level than the original surface of the underlying geological formation.
adjective
1Designating, or characterized by the presence of, a stream or streams whose course follows the dip of strata (in the manner of a consequent stream) but is at a lower level than the original surface of the underlying geological formation.
2Of a fault-line scarp or a related feature: having a relief similar to that originally produced by the faulting; specifically where such relief results from erosion of an obsequent scarp.
Origin
Early 20th century. From re- + -sequent, after insequent, obsequent.
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