object

/ˈäb-jikt/

Middle English object, objecte "something presented to the senses, purpose, objection," borrowed from Latin objectum "something presented to the senses, charge, accusation" (Medieval Latin also, "something presented to the mind, goal, aim"), noun derivative from neuter of objectus, past participle of obicere, objicere "to throw in the way, place against, put forward, present (to the eyes, mind, etc.), cite as a ground for disapproval," from ob- "against, in the way" + jacere "to throw, cast"

noun

  1. something material that may be perceived by the senses

  2. something that when viewed stirs a particular emotion (such as pity)

  3. something mental or physical toward which thought, feeling, or action is directed

I see an object in the distance.

Look on the tragic loading of this bed … the object poisons sight; let it be hid.

intention intent purpose design aim end object objective goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about. intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.

verb

  1. to put forth in opposition or as an objection

  2. to oppose something firmly and usually with words or arguments

  3. to feel distaste for something

objected that the statement was misleading

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or being object code

an object file