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abjectly

|ab-ject-ly|

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/ˈæbˌdʒɛktli/

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/ˈæb.dʒekt.li/

(abject)

extremely bad or degrading

Base Form
abject
Etymology
Etymology Information

'abjectly' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abjectus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'jacere' meant 'to throw.'

Historical Evolution

'abjectus' transformed into the Old French word 'abject,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abjectly' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'thrown away or cast off,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely bad or degrading.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading.

He apologized abjectly for his mistake.

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Last updated: 2025/04/02 15:36