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objecting

ob·ject
O o

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    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noun ob-jikt, -jekt; verb uh b-jekt]
    • /noun ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt; verb əbˈdʒɛkt/
    • /ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun ob-jikt, -jekt; verb uh b-jekt]
    • /noun ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt; verb əbˈdʒɛkt/

Definitions of objecting word

  • noun objecting anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form. 1
  • noun objecting a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed: an object of medical investigation. 1
  • noun objecting the end toward which effort or action is directed; goal; purpose: Profit is the object of business. 1
  • noun objecting a person or thing with reference to the impression made on the mind or the feeling or emotion elicited in an observer: an object of curiosity and pity. 1
  • noun objecting anything that may be apprehended intellectually: objects of thought. 1
  • noun objecting Optics. the thing of which a lens or mirror forms an image. 1

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Origin of objecting

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; (noun) Middle English: “something perceived, purpose, objection,” from Medieval Latin objectum “something thrown down or presented (to the mind),” noun use of neuter of Latin objectus (past participle of objicere), equivalent to ob- ob- + jec- (combining form of jacere to throw; see jet1) + -tus past participle suffix; (v.) Middle English objecten to argue against (< Middle French obje(c)ter) < Latin objectāre to throw or put before, oppose

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Parts of speech for Objecting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

objecting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

objecting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for objecting

adjective objecting

  • obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
  • oppositional — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
  • opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
  • noncompliant — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.

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