transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈab-ˌjekt ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin abjectus, from past participle of abicere to cast off, from ab- + jacere to throw — more at jet
Date: 15th century
1. : sunk to or existing in a low state or condition
to lowest pitch of abject fortune thou art fallen — John Milton
2.
a. : cast down in spirit : servile , spiritless
a man made abject by suffering
b. : showing hopelessness or resignation
abject surrender
3. : expressing or offered in a humble and often ingratiating spirit
abject flattery
an abject apology
Synonyms: see mean
• ab·ject·ly ˈab-ˌjek(t)-lē, ab-ˈ adverb
• ab·ject·ness -ˌjek(t)-nəs, -ˈjek(t)- noun