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masculine

/oβxeˈtiβo/

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Translation

objective, goal, aim

Word origin

From Medieval Latin objectivus, from Latin obiectus ('thrown before, presented'), from obicere ('to throw before'). The same root gives English objective and object.

Origin: Latin
Root: obiectus
English cognates: objective, object

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralobjetivos

Examples

Our goal is to finish the project this month.

The main aim of the course is to speak better.

muchos .

She achieved her goal after many years of effort.

His only aim was to win the final.

We have met all the targets for this year.

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This word is part of lesson 19.