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/ɔb.ʒɛ/

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Translation

object, item, purpose

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Word origin

From Latin obiectum ('something put before the mind'), the neuter past participle of obicere, built on ob ('before, against') and iacere ('to throw'). English object comes from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
obiectum
English cognates
object, objective, project

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralobjets

Examples

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There is a lost property office at the station.

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This odd object comes from my grandmother's attic.

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What is the purpose of your visit?

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His proposal was the subject of a long debate.

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Do not leave any valuable items in the car.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 6: objet, filer, direction and 7 more words.