objective

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from French objectif, from Latin objectivus.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/, /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/
• (US) IPA^(key): /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/
• Rhymes: -ɛktɪv

Adjective

objective (comparative more objective, superlative most objective)

1. Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
2. Not influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices.
3. Based on observed facts; without purely subjective assessment.
4. (grammar) Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.
6. (linguistics, grammar) Of, or relating to verbal conjugation that indicates the object (patient) of an action. (In linguistic descriptions of Tundra Nenets, among others.)

Usage notes

• Said of account, judgment, criteria, person, existence, or observation.

Antonyms

• subjective

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

objective (plural objectives)

1. A material object that physically exists.
2. A goal that is striven for.
3. (grammar) The objective case.

   Synonyms: object case, objective case

4. (grammar) a noun or pronoun in the objective case.
5. The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.

   Synonym: objective lens

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See also

• Thesaurus:goal

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɔb.ʒɛk.tiv/
• Homophone: objectives

Adjective

objective

1. feminine singular of objectif

Latin

Adjective

objectīve

1. vocative masculine singular of objectīvus