English → Latin
“abjection” in Latin
humilitāsinsignificance, lowliness, unimportance; degradation, debasement, humiliation; submissiveness, obedienceillībĕrālĭtasconduct unworthy of a freemanabiectiōthrowing away or rejecting; dejection, despondency; outcast
The English word abjection itself goes back to Latin iaciō, through abiectiō.
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
abjection
(of mind)(of mind), humilitas (lowness): illiberalitas (feelings unworthy of a free man): abjectio or demissio animi (Cic., despondency, despair).
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for abjection?
- The usual Latin words for “abjection” are humilitās, illībĕrālĭtas, abiectiō. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.