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- [ab-jek-shuh n]
- /æbˈdʒɛk ʃən/
- /æbˈʤekʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-jek-shuh n]
- /æbˈdʒɛk ʃən/
Definitions of abjection word
- noun abjection an abject state or condition 3
- noun abjection the projection of spores from a sporophore 3
- noun abjection the condition of being servile, wretched, or contemptible. 1
- noun abjection the act of humiliating. 1
- noun abjection Mycology. the release of spores by a fungus. 1
- noun abjection A low or downcast condition; meanness of spirit; abasement; degradation. (First attested from around (1350 to 1470).). 1
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Origin of abjection
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English abjectioun (< Middle French) < Latin abjectiōn-, stem of abjectiō casting away, equivalent to abject(us) (see abject) + -iōn- -ion; or ab- + (e)jection
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Parts of speech for Abjection
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abjection popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
abjection usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abjection
noun abjection
- distress — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
- dreariness — causing sadness or gloom.
- down-hearted — dejected; depressed; discouraged.
- dole — Robert J(oseph) born 1923, U.S. politician: senator 1969–96.
- mortification — a feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.
Antonyms for abjection
noun abjection
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- joy — a female given name.
- gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
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