object

Pronunciation: /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/

Reading level: easy

Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
  2. noun the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  3. noun (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

Etymology

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

physical object

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
physical entity
Narrower (hyponyms)
charm, curio, hoodoo, land, location, finding

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