Object

Definition

An object can refer to a material thing that can be seen or touched, a goal or purpose, or an entity that receives an action in a sentence. As a verb, it describes the act of expressing opposition or disapproval.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation (Noun): /ˈɑːb.dʒɛkt/
• Respelling (Noun): AHB-jekt
• IPA Pronunciation (Verb): /əbˈdʒɛkt/
• Respelling (Verb): uhb-JEKT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation (Noun): /ˈɒb.dʒɛkt/
• Respelling (Noun): OB-jekt
• IPA Pronunciation (Verb): /əbˈdʒɛkt/
• Respelling (Verb): uhb-JEKT

Etymology

The word "object" originates from the Latin "objectum," meaning "a thing put before," derived from "objicere," meaning "to throw before" or "to present." It entered Middle English through Old French "objet."

Derivatives

• Objective (adjective, noun)
• Objection (noun)
• Objectify (verb)
• Objectiveness (noun)
• Objectivity (noun)

Synonyms

• Item
• Thing
• Purpose

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "object" is versatile and appears in various contexts, such as material items, goals, and expressions of disapproval. For example, "The vase is a valuable object" or "They object to the new policy."

Related Terms

• Subject: A topic or person under discussion.
• Entity: Something that exists as a distinct unit.
• Item: An individual article or unit.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A material thing: Refers to something physical that can be seen and touched.
  • Example: "The mysterious object was found in the attic."
• A goal or purpose: Refers to the aim or reason for an action.
  • Example: "The object of the game is to score the most points."
• A grammatical role: Refers to a noun or pronoun affected by a verb or preposition.
  • Example: "In the sentence 'She found a book,' 'book' is the direct object."

Verb

• To express opposition or disapproval: Refers to disagreeing with or opposing something.
  • Example: "They objected to the proposal at the meeting."