objectify
|ob/ject/i/fy|
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/əbˈdʒɛktɪˌfaɪ/
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/əbˈdʒɛktɪfaɪ/
degrading to object status
Etymology
Etymology Information
'objectify' originates from the Latin word 'objectum,' where 'ob-' meant 'against' and 'jacere' meant 'to throw.'
Historical Evolution
'objectum' transformed into the French word 'objectifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'objectify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to present as an object,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to treat as an object.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to treat a person as an object or thing, without regard to their dignity or personality.
The media often objectifies women in advertisements.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42