Main Entry:

²ob·ject

Pronunciation:

\əb-ˈjekt\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Latin objectus, past participle of obicere to throw in the way, object

Date:

15th century

transitive verb : to put forth in opposition or as an objection <objected that the statement was misleading> intransitive verb 1 : to oppose something firmly and usually with words or arguments 2 : to feel distaste for something

— ob·jec·tor \-ˈjek-tər\ noun