| Definitions | object
noun (rfc-level, Noun at L4+ not in L3 POS section)
- A thing that has physical existence.
- The goal, end or purpose of something.
- 2000, Phyllis Barkas Goldman & John Grigni, Monkeyshines on Ancient Cultures
- :The of tlachtli was to keep the rubber ball from touching the ground while trying to push it to the opponent's endline.
- (grammar) 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.
- Mary Jane had been the of Peter's affection for years.
- The convertible, once of his desire, was now the of his hatred.
- (computing) In object-oriented programming, an instantiation of a class or structure.
Translations: - Dutch: object(nl)n
- French: objet(fr)m
- German: Objekt(de)n
- Italian: oggetto(it)m
- Spanish: complemento(es)m, objeto(es)m
verb
- (intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; to raise an objection.
Translations: - Dutch: protesteren, ertegen zijn
- French: fr(fr, s'opposer}}, {{t+)objecter
- German: dagegen sein, Einwí¤nde haben
- Italian: obiettare(it)
- Spanish: objetar(es)
Etymology: obiectum, object, literally "thrown against", from obiectus, perfect passive participle of obiicere, to throw against, from ob-, against, + iacere, to throw
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