Definition of OBJECT

object

Meanings

Plural: objects

Noun

  • a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
    • "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"
  • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
    • "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
  • (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon
    • "the object of the verb"
  • the focus of cognitions or feelings
    • "objects of thought"
    • "the object of my affection"
  • (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"
  • 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.
  • A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
  • A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
  • A cause for attention or concern.
  • An instantiation of a class or structure.
  • An instance of one of the two kinds of entities that form a category, the other kind being the arrows (also called morphisms).
  • Sight; show; appearance; aspect.

Verb

  • 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"
  • be averse to or express disapproval of
    • "My wife objects to modern furniture"
  • To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.
  • 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 / Etymology

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

Synonyms

aim, article, demur, except, item, objective, physical object, take exception, target, thing

Scrabble Score: 17

object is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
object is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
object is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

object is a valid Words With Friends word