insequimur

Insequimur is a Latin verb form meaning “we follow” or “we pursue.” It is the first-person plural present indicative passive form of insequor, a deponent verb that has active meaning though it uses passive morphology. InseQuor belongs to the third conjugation group of deponent verbs, and its present forms are used with the sense of active pursuit, despite the passive form. The present tense forms include insequor, insequeris, insequitur, insequimur, insequimini, insequuntur, with insequimur specifically rendering “we follow” or “we are following.”

Etymology and usage notes: The verb insequor derives from sequor, insequi, secutus sum, meaning “to follow after” or “to pursue.” As a deponent verb, insequor lacks active present forms; instead, its passive forms carry active meaning in the present system. In classical Latin, insequimur can denote literal pursuit, such as following an enemy or pursing a goal, as in hostes insequimur (“we pursue the enemies”). It can also be used figuratively to indicate pursuing aspirations, rules, or paths.

Examples and context: InseQuibor appears in a variety of Latin texts to express continuation of motion or effort. A simple illustration is hostes insequimur, translated as “We pursue the enemies.” Beyond military contexts, the form may be used to describe following in someone’s footsteps, tracing a line of reasoning, or striving to achieve a principle.

See also: insequor, sequor, deponent verbs.