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- [uh b-jek-shuh n]
- /əbˈdʒɛk ʃən/
- /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-jek-shuh n]
- /əbˈdʒɛk ʃən/
Definitions of objection word
- noun objection a reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval. 1
- noun objection the act of objecting, opposing, or disputing: His ideas were open to serious objection. 1
- noun objection a ground or cause for objecting. 1
- noun objection a feeling of disapproval, dislike, or disagreement. 1
- noun objection An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing. 1
- noun objection expression of opposition 1
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Origin of objection
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English objeccioun (< Anglo-French) < Late Latin objectiōn- (stem of objectiō), equivalent to Latin object(us) (see object) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Objection
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objection popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
objection usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for objection
noun objection
- opposition — the action of opposing, resisting, or combating.
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- protestation — the act of protesting or affirming.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- demurral — the act or an instance of demurring
Antonyms for objection
noun objection
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
- acceptance — Acceptance of an offer or a proposal is the act of saying yes to it or agreeing to it.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- allowance — An allowance is money that is given to someone, usually on a regular basis, in order to help them pay for the things that they need.
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
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