abjectness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt.nəs/ (US)
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Etymology
Etymology tree English abject Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English abjectness From abject + -ness.
Meanings
- The state of being abject; abasement; meanness; servility.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abjectnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |