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      objective
      noun
      A goal that is striven for.
      (grammar) The objective case.
      (grammar) a noun or pronoun in the objective case.
      A material object that physically exists.
      The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.
      adjective
      Not influenced by the strong emotions or prejudices.
      Based on observed facts; without purely subjective assessment.
      Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
      (grammar) Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.
      (linguistics, grammar) Of, or relating to verbal conjugation that indicates the object (patient) of an action. (In linguistic descriptions of Tundra Nenets, among others.)
      Roots
      obob- · Latin · against, towardiacio-ject · Latin · throw
      Synonyms for objective
      aimntargetngoalnpurposenobjectnunbiasedadjintentionnimpartialadjintentnunprejudicedadjdispassionateadj
      Words related to objective
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