abjectness
|ab-ject-ness|
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/ˈæbˌdʒɛktnəs/
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/ˈæb.dʒɛkt.nəs/
(abject)
extremely bad or degrading
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abject' 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 'abject' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thrown away or cast off,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'degraded or lowly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being abject; a state of extreme degradation or humiliation.
The abjectness of his situation left him feeling hopeless.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 15:51