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Added 2 October 2026

object

/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ noun

In Latin: rēs, objectus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about object at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A thing that has physical existence but is not alive.
Objective; goal, end or purpose of something.
The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

verb

To disagree with or oppose something or someone; to raise an objection.
I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.
To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Origin

From Old French object, from Medieval Latin obiectum (“object”, literally “thrown against”), from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiciō (“to throw against”), from ob- (“against”) + iaciō (“to throw”), as a calque of Ancient Greek ἀντικείμενον (antikeímenon). Doublet of objectum and objet.

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