object — a material thing that can be seen and touched
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a material thing that can be seen and touched
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher used a banana as an object to explain gravity.
- I strongly object to pineapple on pizza!
- The main object of this meeting is to solve the problem.
object
NOUN[/ˈɑːbdʒekt/]
a material thing that can be seen and touched
In the center of the frame, an archaeologist carefully lifts a clay pottery piece from the excavation area while examining its surface texture. She places it next to other discovered items including coins, tools, and carved stones arranged on a wooden table. Each item can be clearly seen and appears solid and tangible as she handles them one by one. Her research partner points to different artifacts while taking notes about their physical characteristics. material things that can be seen and touched
The object of his project faces reject
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'objectum', the past participle of 'obicere', meaning 'something thrown before' or 'placed in front'. The term originally described anything presented to the mind or placed in one's view.
Breakdown
ob- (against, in front of) + jacere (to throw) = literally 'thrown before', evolving to mean a physical thing or entity.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher used a banana as an object to explain gravity.”
“I strongly object to pineapple on pizza!”
“The main object of this meeting is to solve the problem.”
“My cat treats everything as an object to knock off the table.”
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