anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
2.
a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed: an object of medical investigation.
3.
the end toward which effort or action is directed; goal; purpose: Profit is the object of business.
4.
a person or thing with reference to the impression made on the mind or the feeling or emotion elicited in an observer: an object of curiosity and pity.
5.
anything that may be apprehended intellectually: objects of thought.
6.
Optics. the thing of which a lens or mirror forms an image.
7.
Grammar. (in many languages, as English) a noun, noun phrase, or noun substitute representing by its syntactical position either the goal of the action of a verb or the goal of a preposition in a prepositional phrase, as ball in John hit the ball, Venice in He came to Venice, coin and her in He gave her a coin.Compare direct object, indirect object.
8.
Computers. any item that can be individually selected or manipulated, as a picture, data file, or piece of text.
9.
Metaphysics. something toward which a cognitive act is directed.
–verb (used without object)
10.
to offer a reason or argument in opposition.
11.
to express or feel disapproval, dislike, or distaste; be averse.
12.
to refuse or attempt to refuse to permit some action, speech, etc.
–verb (used with object)
13.
to state, claim, or cite in opposition; put forward in objection: Some persons objected that the proposed import duty would harm world trade.
14.
Archaic. to bring forward or adduce in opposition.
[Origin: 1325–75; (n.) ME: something perceived, purpose, objection < ML objectum something thrown down or presented (to the mind), n. use of neut. of L objectus (ptp. of objicere), equiv. to ob-ob-+ jec- (comb. form of jacere to throw; see jet1) + -tus ptp. suffix; (v.) ME objecten to argue against (< MF obje(c)ter) < L objectāre to throw or put before, oppose]
—Related forms
ob·jec·tor, noun
—Synonyms 3. objective, target, destination, intent, intention, motive. See aim.
Something perceptible by one or more of the senses, especially by vision or touch; a material thing.
A focus of attention, feeling, thought, or action: an object of contempt.
The purpose, aim, or goal of a specific action or effort: the object of the game.
Grammar
A noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that receives or is affected by the action of a verb within a sentence.
A noun or substantive governed by a preposition.
Philosophy Something intelligible or perceptible by the mind.
Computer Science A discrete item that can be selected and maneuvered, such as an onscreen graphic. In object-oriented programming, objects include data and the procedures necessary to operate on that data.
v.
(əb-jěkt') ob·ject·ed, ob·ject·ing, ob·jects
v.
intr.
To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection: objected to the testimony of the witness.
To be averse to or express disapproval of something: objects to modern materialism.
v.
tr.
To put forward in or as a reason for opposition; offer as criticism: They objected that discipline was lacking.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin obiectum, thing put before the mind, from neuter past participle of Latin obicere, to put before, hinder : ob-, before, toward; see ob- + iacere, to throw; see yē- in Indo-European roots. V., from Middle English obiecten, from Old French objecter, from Latin obiectāre, frequentative of obicere.]
ob·jec'tor n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to express opposition to something, usually by presenting arguments against it. Object implies the expression of disapproval or distaste: "Freedom of the press in Britain is freedom to print such of the proprietor's prejudices as the advertisers don't object to" (Hannen Swaffer).
Protest suggests strong opposition, usually forthrightly expressed: The citizens protested against the tax hike.
To demur is to raise an objection that may delay decision or action: We proposed a revote, but the president demurred. Remonstrate implies the presentation of objections, complaints, or reproof: "The people of Connecticut . . . remonstrated against the bill" (George Bancroft).
To expostulate is to express objection in the form of earnest reasoning: The teacher expostulated with them on the foolhardiness of their behavior. See Also Synonyms at intention.
1398, "tangible thing, something perceived or presented to the senses," from M.L. objectum "thing put before" (the mind or sight), neut. of L. objectus, pp. of obicere "to present, oppose, cast in the way of," from ob "against" + jacere "to throw" (see jet). Sense of "thing aimed at" is c.1386. No object "not a thing regarded as important" is from 1782. Object lesson "instruction conveyed by examination of a material object" is from 1831.
c.1400, "to bring forward in opposition," from L. objectus, pp. of objectare "to cite as grounds for disapproval," freq. of obicere, or else lit. "to put or throw before or against" (see object (n.)).
a tangible and visible entity; 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); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children" [syn: aim]
3.
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"
4.
the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"
5.
(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer; "in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects"
verb
1.
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent; "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; "My wife objects to modern furniture"
a thing that can be seen or felt Example: There were various objects on the table.
Arabic:
شَيء
Chinese (Simplified):
物体
Chinese (Traditional):
物體
Czech:
předmět
Danish:
ting
Dutch:
voorwerp
Estonian:
ese
Finnish:
esine
French:
objet
German:
der Gegenstand
Greek:
αντικείμενο
Hungarian:
tárgy
Icelandic:
hlutur
Indonesian:
benda
Japanese:
物
Korean:
물체
Latvian:
objekts; priekšmets
Lithuanian:
daiktas, objektas
Norwegian:
gjenstand, ting
Polish:
przedmiot
Portuguese (Brazil):
objeto
Portuguese (Portugal):
objecto
Romanian:
obiect
Russian:
предмет; вещь
Slovak:
predmet
Slovenian:
predmet
Spanish:
objeto, cosa
Swedish:
föremål, sak, ting
Turkish:
nesne, şey
object2[ˈobdʒikt]noun
an aim or intention Example: His main object in life was to become rich.
Arabic:
هَدَف
Chinese (Simplified):
目标
Chinese (Traditional):
目標
Czech:
cíl
Danish:
mål; hensigt
Dutch:
doel
Estonian:
eesmärk
Finnish:
tavoite
French:
but
German:
die Absicht
Greek:
στόχος, αντικειμενικός σκοπός
Hungarian:
cél
Icelandic:
takmark
Indonesian:
tujuan
Japanese:
目的
Korean:
목적
Latvian:
mērķis
Lithuanian:
tikslas, siekis
Norwegian:
mål, hensikt
Polish:
cel
Portuguese (Brazil):
objetivo
Portuguese (Portugal):
objectivo
Romanian:
ţel; obiectiv
Russian:
объект, цель
Slovak:
cieľ
Slovenian:
cilj
Spanish:
objetivo, objeto, fin, propósito
Swedish:
syfte, mål, avsikt
Turkish:
amaç, gaye
object3[ˈobdʒikt]noun
the word or words in a sentence or phrase which represent(s) the person or thing affected by the action of the verb Example: He hit me; You can eat what you like.
Arabic:
مَفعول بِه
Chinese (Simplified):
宾语
Chinese (Traditional):
賓語
Czech:
předmět
Danish:
objekt
Dutch:
voorwerp
Estonian:
sihitis
Finnish:
objekti
French:
complément (d'objet)
German:
das Objekt
Greek:
αντικείμενο (γραμμ.)
Hungarian:
tárgy
Icelandic:
andlag
Indonesian:
obyek
Japanese:
目的語
Korean:
목적어
Latvian:
papildinātājs
Lithuanian:
papildinys, objektas
Norwegian:
objekt
Polish:
dopełnienie
Portuguese (Brazil):
objeto
Portuguese (Portugal):
complemento directo
Romanian:
complement (direct)
Russian:
дополнение
Slovak:
predmet
Slovenian:
predmet
Spanish:
complemento
Swedish:
objekt
Turkish:
nesne, tümleç
object[əbˈdʒekt]verb
(often withto) to feel or express dislike or disapproval Example: He wanted us to travel on foot but I objected (to that).
Main Entry: ob·ject Pronunciation: 'äb-(")jekt, -jikt Function: noun 1: something material that may be perceived by the senses 2: something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed
Main Entry: ob·ject Pronunciation: 'äb-jikt Function: noun 1: something toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed —see also
NATURAL OBJECT 2: the purpose or goal of something; especiallyin the civil law of
Louisiana: the purpose for which a contract or obligation is formed
Main Entry: ob·ject Pronunciation: &b-'jekt Function: transitive verb : to state in opposition or as an objection <objected that the
evidence was inadmissible> intransitive verb : to state opposition esp. to something in a judicial proceeding <objected to the testimony on the ground that it was hearsay>
objectobject-oriented In object-oriented programming, an instance of the data structure and behaviour defined by the object's class. Each object has its own values for the instance variables of its class and can respond to the methods defined by its class. For example, an object of the "Point" class might have instance variables "x" and "y" and might respond to the "plot" method by drawing a dot on the screen at those coordinates. (2004-01-26)
Ob*ject"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Objected; p. pr. & vb. n. Objecting.] [L. objectus, p. p. of objicere, obicere, to throw or put before, to oppose; ob (see Ob-) + jacere to throw: cf. objecter. See Jet a shooting forth.]1. To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose. [Obs.] Of less account some knight thereto object, Whose loss so great and harmful can not prove. --Fairfax. Some strong impediment or other objecting itself. --Hooker. Pallas to their eyes The mist objected, and condensed the skies. --Pope. 2. To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason. He gave to him to object his heinous crime. --Spencer. Others object the poverty of the nation. --Addison. The book . . . giveth liberty to object any crime against such as are to be ordered. --Whitgift.
Ob"ject\, n. [L. objectus. See Object, v. t.]1. That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark. 2. That which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc. Object is a term for that about which the knowing subject is conversant; what the schoolmen have styled the "materia circa quam." --Sir. W. Hamilton. The object of their bitterest hatred. --Macaulay. 3. That by which the mind, or any of its activities, is directed; that on which the purpose are fixed as the end of action or effort; that which is sought for; end; aim; motive; final cause. Object, beside its proper signification, came to be abusively applied to denote motive, end, final cause . . . . This innovation was probably borrowed from the French. --Sir. W. Hamilton. Let our object be, our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country. --D. Webster. 4. Sight; show; appearance; aspect. [Obs.] --Shak. He, advancing close Up to the lake, past all the rest, arose In glorious object. --Chapman. 5. (Gram.) A word, phrase, or clause toward which an action is directed, or is considered to be directed; as, the object of a transitive verb. Object glass, the lens, or system of lenses, placed at the end of a telescope, microscope, etc., which is toward the object. Its office is to form an image of the object, which is then viewed by the eyepiece. Called also objective. See Illust. of Microscope. Object lesson, a lesson in which object teaching is made use of. Object staff. (Leveling) Same as Leveling staff. Object teaching, a method of instruction, in which illustrative objects are employed, each new word or idea being accompanied by a representation of that which it signifies; -- used especially in the kindergarten, for young children.
Ob"ject\, n. [L. objectus. See Object, v. t.]1. That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark. 2. That which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc. Object is a term for that about which the knowing subject is conversant; what the schoolmen have styled the "materia circa quam." --Sir. W. Hamilton. The object of their bitterest hatred. --Macaulay. 3. That by which the mind, or any of its activities, is directed; that on which the purpose are fixed as the end of action or effort; that which is sought for; end; aim; motive; final cause. Object, beside its proper signification, came to be abusively applied to denote motive, end, final cause . . . . This innovation was probably borrowed from the French. --Sir. W. Hamilton. Let our object be, our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country. --D. Webster. 4. Sight; show; appearance; aspect. [Obs.] --Shak. He, advancing close Up to the lake, past all the rest, arose In glorious object. --Chapman. 5. (Gram.) A word, phrase, or clause toward which an action is directed, or is considered to be directed; as, the object of a transitive verb. Object glass, the lens, or system of lenses, placed at the end of a telescope, microscope, etc., which is toward the object. Its office is to form an image of the object, which is then viewed by the eyepiece. Called also objective. See Illust. of Microscope. Object lesson, a lesson in which object teaching is made use of. Object staff. (Leveling) Same as Leveling staff. Object teaching, a method of instruction, in which illustrative objects are employed, each new word or idea being accompanied by a representation of that which it signifies; -- used especially in the kindergarten, for young children.
Sub*ject"\, n. [From L. subjectus, through an old form of F. sujet. See Subject, a.]1. That which is placed under the authority, dominion, control, or influence of something else. 2. Specifically: One who is under the authority of a ruler and is governed by his laws; one who owes allegiance to a sovereign or a sovereign state; as, a subject of Queen Victoria; a British subject; a subject of the United States. Was never subject longed to be a king, As I do long and wish to be a subject. --Shak. The subject must obey his prince, because God commands it, human laws require it. --Swift. Note: In international law, the term subject is convertible with citizen. 3. That which is subjected, or submitted to, any physical operation or process; specifically (Anat.), a dead body used for the purpose of dissection. 4. That which is brought under thought or examination; that which is taken up for discussion, or concerning which anything is said or done. "This subject for heroic song." --Milton. Make choice of a subject, beautiful and noble, which . . . shall afford an ample field of matter wherein to expatiate. --Dryden. The unhappy subject of these quarrels. --Shak. 5. The person who is treated of; the hero of a piece; the chief character. Writers of particular lives . . . are apt to be prejudiced in favor of their subject. --C. Middleton. 6. (Logic & Gram.) That of which anything is affirmed or predicated; the theme of a proposition or discourse; that which is spoken of; as, the nominative case is the subject of the verb. The subject of a proposition is that concerning which anything is affirmed or denied. --I. Watts. 7. That in which any quality, attribute, or relation, whether spiritual or material, inheres, or to which any of these appertain; substance; substratum. That which manifests its qualities -- in other words, that in which the appearing causes inhere, that to which they belong -- is called their subject or substance, or substratum. --Sir W. Hamilton. 8. Hence, that substance or being which is conscious of its own operations; the mind; the thinking agent or principal; the ego. Cf. Object, n., 2. The philosophers of mind have, in a manner, usurped and appropriated this expression to themselves. Accordingly, in their hands, the phrases conscious or thinking subject, and subject, mean precisely the same thing. --Sir W. Hamilton. 9. (Mus.) The principal theme, or leading thought or phrase, on which a composition or a movement is based. The earliest known form of subject is the ecclesiastical cantus firmus, or plain song. --Rockstro. 10. (Fine Arts) The incident, scene, figure, group, etc., which it is the aim of the artist to represent.
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