sequentur

Sequentur is a Latin verb form, specifically the third person plural future tense of the deponent verb sequor, sequi, secutus sum. In deponent verbs, the forms are passive in appearance but carry an active meaning, so sequentur translates to “they will follow.” The form is used when referring to a group performing the action in the future.

Etymology and morphology: sequor comes from the Latin root sequ-, meaning to follow. The present system of sequor, including forms like sequitur and sequuntur, is built on passive endings, while the meaning remains active. Sequentur, the future plural, thus means “they will follow.” This distinction between form and meaning is characteristic of Latin deponent verbs.

Usage: Sequentur appears in classical and later Latin texts as a straightforward future reference, often in narrative or instructional contexts. It may appear with a direct object in the accusative to denote what is being followed, such as commands, laws, or examples. Because of its deponent nature, it rarely appears in active sense in the present or future, but continues to convey the act of following as an action performed by the subject.

Example: Cives sequentur mandata. Translation: The citizens will follow the commands. See also sequor, sequi, secutus sum for related forms and the broader paradigm of deponent verbs.