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Meaning of object in English
Pronunciation
/ˈɑbdʒɛkt/
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Verb
object
Definitions
1.
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
Examples
« She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with »
« When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license »
2.
be averse to or express disapproval of
Examples
« My wife objects to modern furniture »
Noun
object
Etymology
late Middle English: from medieval Latin objectum‘thing presented to the mind’, neuter past participle (used as a noun) of Latin obicere, from ob-‘in the way of’ + jacere‘to throw’; the verb may also partly represent the Latin frequentative objectare
Definitions
1.
a tangible and visible entity
Examples
« an entity that can cast a shadow »
« it was full of rackets, balls and other objects »
2.
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
Examples
« the sole object of her trip was to see her children »
3.
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
Examples
« the object of the verb »
4.
the focus of cognitions or feelings
Examples
« objects of thought »
« the object of my affection »