Definition of object
1a : something material that may be perceived by the senses I see an object in the distance.b : something that when viewed stirs a particular emotion (such as pity) Look on the tragic loading of this bed … the object poisons sight; let it be hid. — William Shakespeare
2a : something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed an object for study the object of my affection delicately carved art objectsb : something physical that is perceived by an individual and becomes an agent for psychological identification The mother is the primary object of the child.
3a : the goal or end of an effort or activity : purpose, objective Their object is to investigate the matter thoroughly. The object of the game is to score the most points.b : a cause for attention or concern Money is no object.
4 : a thing that forms an element of or constitutes the subject matter of an investigation or science objects of study
5a : a noun or noun equivalent (such as a pronoun, gerund, or clause) denoting the goal or result of the action of a verb (such as ball in I hit the ball)b : a noun or noun equivalent in a prepositional phrase (such as table in on the table)
6a : a data structure in object-oriented programming that can contain functions (see 1function 7) as well as data, variables, and other data structuresb : a discrete entity (such as a window or icon) in computer graphics (see 2graphic 2b) that can be manipulated independently of other such entities
objectlessness
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Examples of object in a Sentence
There were three objects in the box: a comb, a pen, and a button.
His object is to determine how much the business will cost to operate.
Synonym Discussion of object
Definition of object
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
Examples of object in a Sentence
No one objected when the paintings were removed.
“We can't buy the chair,” he objected. “It won't fit in the car.”
Origin and Etymology of object
Middle English, from Latin objectus, past participle of obicere to throw in the way, object
First Known Use: 15th century
Definition of object
: of, relating to, or being object code an object file
1959
First Known Use of object
1959
OBJECT Defined for English Language Learners
object
playDefinition of object for English Language Learners
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: a thing that you can see and touch and that is not alive
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: someone or something that makes you feel a specified emotion
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: someone or something that your attention or interest is directed toward
object
playDefinition of object for English Language Learners
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: to disagree with something or oppose something
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: to say (something that explains why you oppose something or disagree)
OBJECT Defined for Kids
Definition of object for Students
1 : something that may be seen or felt Tables and chairs are objects.
3 : something that arouses feelings in an observer That diamond is the object of their envy.
4 : a noun or a term behaving like a noun that receives the action of a verb or completes the meaning of a preposition
Definition of object for Students
objected
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1 : to offer or mention as a reason for a feeling of disapproval She objected that the price was too high.
2 : to oppose something firmly and usually with words Surely her mother would not object to a nutritious hard-boiled egg. — Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby
Medical Dictionary
object
playMedical Definition of object
1: something material that may be perceived by the senses
2: something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed
Law Dictionary
Legal Definition of object
1 : something toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed — see also natural object
2 : the purpose or goal of something; especially in the civil law of Louisiana : the purpose for which a contract or obligation is formed
Legal Definition of object
: to state in opposition or as an objection objected that the evidence was inadmissible
intransitive verb
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