Object
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/ohb jekt'/
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Noun
object (objects)
- A thing (usually one that can picked up)
- (grammar) The part of a sentence to which the action of the verb applies.
- (computing) In object-oriented programming, an instantiation of a class or structure.
- A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed
- Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years.
- The convertible, once object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred.
Translations
- Finnish: esine (1), objekti (1,2,3), kohde (4)
- German: Objekt n
- Dutch: object (1,3), onderwerp (2,4)
- Romanica: objecto m
- Slovak: predmet m
Derived terms
- objectify
- objective
- direct object
- indirect object
Related terms
- object d'art
- object oriented
- object orientation
See also
Verb
object (objects, objected, objecting)
- Disagree with something, raise an objection.
Translations
Derived terms
- objection
