objective

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English obgectyf, from Middle French objectif and its etymon Medieval Latin obiectīvus. By surface analysis, object +‎ -ive. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/, /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ (US) IPA(key): /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ Rhymes: -ɛktɪv === Adjective === objective (comparative more objective, superlative most objective) Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality. Not influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices. Synonyms: disinterested, unbiased; see also Thesaurus:impartial Based on observed facts; without purely subjective assessment. Synonyms: factual, just (grammar) Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb. (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) A material object that physically exists. A goal that is striven for. (grammar) The objective case. Synonyms: object case, objective case (grammar) a noun or pronoun in the objective case. The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined. Synonym: objective lens ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== Thesaurus:goal === References === == French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɔb.ʒɛk.tiv/ Homophone: objectives === Adjective === objective feminine singular of objectif == Latin == === Adjective === objectīve vocative masculine singular of objectīvus