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- [ob-jikt-lis, -jekt-]
- /ˈɒb dʒɪkt lɪs, -dʒɛkt-/
- /ˈɔbʤɪktlɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-jikt-lis, -jekt-]
- /ˈɒb dʒɪkt lɪs, -dʒɛkt-/
Definitions of objectless word
- adjective objectless not directed toward any goal; purposeless; aimless. 1
- adjective objectless having no object: an objectless preposition. 1
- noun objectless Without a purpose. 1
- adjective objectless having no objective or goal 0
- adjective objectless having no specific object as a goal or aim 0
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Origin of objectless
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; object + -less
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Parts of speech for Objectless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
objectless popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
objectless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for objectless
adjective objectless
- desultory — Something that is desultory is done in an unplanned and disorganized way, and without enthusiasm.
- erratic — Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
- frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- haphazard — characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
- indiscriminate — not discriminating; lacking in care, judgment, selectivity, etc.: indiscriminate in one's friendships.
Antonyms for objectless
adjective objectless
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
- particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
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