How Do You Spell OBJECTIFY?

Pronunciation: [ɒbd͡ʒˈɛktɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

Objectify is a verb that means to treat someone or something as an object. The spelling of this word can be a bit tricky because of the 'ct' in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /əbˈdʒɛktɪfaɪ/, which breaks down the pronunciation as uhb-jekt-uh-fahy. The 'j' sound is represented by the letter 'j', while the 'ct' is pronounced as 'kt'. Knowing the correct spelling of this word can help you communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings.

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OBJECTIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. Objectify is a transitive verb that refers to the act of treating someone as an object or thing, rather than as a human being with thoughts, feelings, and desires. It involves reducing an individual or a group of people to a mere physical or sexual object, disregarding their humanity and dignity.

    When someone objectifies another person, they typically focus solely on their outward appearance or specific body parts, often disregarding their personal qualities, intelligence, or emotions. This act not only devalues the person being objectified, but it also disempowers and diminishes their worth as an individual.

    The concept of objectification is commonly associated with actions or attitudes in which someone is reduced to an object of someone else's desires or fantasies, often for the purpose of physical gratification. This can occur through overt acts, such as leering or making explicit remarks, but it can also manifest through subtle means, such as objectifying language or behavior.

    Objectification is widely criticized and condemned because it perpetuates harmful stereotypes, reinforces gender inequality, and undermines the principle of respect for one another as autonomous individuals. It is crucial to recognize and challenge objectification to foster a society that values and respects all individuals for their unique qualities and contributions, promoting a more egalitarian and inclusive culture.

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Etymology of OBJECTIFY

The word objectify is derived from the Latin word objectum which means something put forward or thing presented to the mind. In English, it was formed by combining the Latin prefix ob- (meaning towards or in front of) and the suffix -ify (meaning to make or to cause). Therefore, objectify essentially means to make something into an object or to treat something as an object.

Similar spelling words for OBJECTIFY

Plural form of OBJECTIFY is OBJECTIFIES

Conjugate verb Objectify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have objectified
you would have objectified
he/she/it would have objectified
we would have objectified
they would have objectified
I would have objectify
you would have objectify
he/she/it would have objectify
we would have objectify
they would have objectify

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been objectifying
you would have been objectifying
he/she/it would have been objectifying
we would have been objectifying
they would have been objectifying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would objectify
you would objectify
he/she/it would objectify
we would objectify
they would objectify

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be objectifying
you would be objectifying
he/she/it would be objectifying
we would be objectifying
they would be objectifying

FUTURE

I will objectify
you will objectify
he/she/it will objectify
we will objectify
they will objectify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be objectifying
you will be objectifying
he/she/it will be objectifying
we will be objectifying
they will be objectifying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have objectified
you will have objectified
he/she/it will have objectified
we will have objectified
they will have objectified

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been objectifying
you will have been objectifying
he/she/it will have been objectifying
we will have been objectifying
they will have been objectifying

IMPERATIVE

you objectify
we let´s objectify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to objectify

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was objectifying
you were objectifying
he/she/it was objectifying
we were objectifying
they were objectifying

PAST PARTICIPLE

objectified

PAST PERFECT

I had objectified
you had objectified
he/she/it had objectified
we had objectified
they had objectified

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been objectifying
you had been objectifying
he/she/it had been objectifying
we had been objectifying
they had been objectifying

PRESENT

I objectify
you objectify
he/she/it objectifies
we objectify
they objectify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am objectifying
you are objectifying
he/she/it is objectifying
we are objectifying
they are objectifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

objectifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have objectified
you have objectified
he/she/it has objectified
we have objectified
they have objectified

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been objectifying
you have been objectifying
he/she/it has been objectifying
we have been objectifying
they have been objectifying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it objectify

SIMPLE PAST

I objectified
you objectified
he/she/it objectified
we objectified
they objectified

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