subjected

[suhb-jek-tid]

adjective

1. under the control or rule of another person, government, country, etc..

   On becoming King of all Ireland, Brian was given the name Boru, or “Brian of the Tribes,” and he collected tributes from all the subjected clans.

2. exposed to or undergoing something by necessity.

   I choose to sing only when I'm alone, because I am generally so off-key that any subjected listeners will ask me to immediately cease and desist.

3. involved in or undergoing a medical, surgical, or psychological treatment or experiment: .

   The subjected children were 383 boys and 378 girls, all between five and seven years of age.

   After receiving the gene editing treatment, the subjected mice were less likely to seek out cocaine

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of subject.

Other Word Forms

• subjectedly adverb
• subjectedness noun
• nonsubjected adjective
• unsubjected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of subjected¹

First recorded in 1400–50; subject ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; subject ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

We recognise that Oi Va Voi was likely only subjected to this level of scrutiny, and Zohara's album artwork interpreted negatively, because they are a Jewish band performing with an Israeli singer.

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The sonic palette, derived from the material on the sample CDs being subjected to processing, shaping and editing, is consistent throughout, which over time makes the individual tracks seem like movements in a longer work.

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I draw in a sharp inhale, just as I’m subjected to the worst brain freeze I’ve ever experienced.

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The UK government is currently pursuing changes in the law that would ban the use of NDAs in cases of employees who have been subjected to harassment, abuse or discrimination in the workplace.

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All across this society, employees are subjected to routine punitive workplace soundtracks.

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