objective

English

/ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/, /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
  • Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.
  • Based on observed facts.
  • (grammar) Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.
  • (linguistics) Of, or relating to verbal conjugation that indicates the object (patient) of an action. In linguistic descriptions of Tundra Nenets, among others.

Etymology

Borrowed from French objectif.

Origin

French

objectif

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