objective

Definition

  • adjective: based on facts rather than feelings or opinions
  • adjective: relating to or existing as an 'object' of thought without consideration of independent existence
  • used chiefly in medieval philosophy
  • synonyms: subjective, outward, external

Examples

  • The pronoun “her” is in the 'objective' [='accusative'] case in the sentence “I saw her.”

  • The main/primary 'objective' of the class is to teach basic typing skills.

  • She's expanding the business with the 'objective' of improving efficiency.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Right! And we're going to protect the life of billion of our fellow citizens. You may fire. Upfront loading of a -ZR missile. Marker lights on the objective. lts structure has solidified. lt's anticipating the attack. lt denotes intelligence. The most terrible intelligence imaginable. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element