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Definition of objective:
- An object glass. See under Object, n.
- Of or pertaining to an object; contained in, or having the nature or position of, an object; outward; external; extrinsic; -- an epithet applied to whatever ir exterior to the mind, or which is simply an object of thought or feeling, and opposed to subjective.
- Pertaining to, or designating, the case which follows a transitive verb or a preposition, being that case in which the direct object of the verb is placed. See Accusative, n.
- Same as point, under Objective, a.
- The objective case.
Synonyms:
nonsubjective, invariable, purpose, butt, sensible, phenomenal, square, equitable, quarry, pragmatical, unchangeable, object lens, nonpartisan, matter, extraneous, body, planned, objective lens, excite, unromantic, bearing, verifiable, accusing, down-to-earth, prey, meaning, clinical, representational, target, unprejudiced, determinable, actual, scientific, documental, bodily, design, end in view, tough-minded, accusative, subjective, why, why and wherefore, sober, fair, sure, end, concrete, pragmatic, neutral, target area, mental, heading, intent, prosaic, just, aim, substantive, point, accusive, view, practical, impersonal, measurable, accusatory, documentary, object, hardheaded, matter-of-fact, object glass, physical object, accurate, fair-minded, fair game, mark.
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insensitive (part of speech: adjective)
- callous,
- hardhearted,
- hardened,
- indifferent,
- hard,
- stony,
- dispassionate,
- insensitive,
- heartless,
- passionless,
- uncompassionate,
- detached,
- unfeeling,
- ruthless,
- aloof,
- numb,
- cold-blooded,
- unsympathetic,
- passive,
- cool,
- blunt,
- anesthetized,
- tough,
- unconcerned,
- nonchalant,
- unemotional,
- emotionless,
- apathetic,
- hard-boiled
- material (part of speech: adjective)
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artistic style (part of speech: adjective)
- idealist,
- neoimpressionist,
- nonrepresentational,
- constructivist,
- naturalist,
- symbolist,
- realistic,
- cubist,
- classical,
- neotraditional,
- surrealist,
- Dadaist,
- Impressionist,
- abstract,
- expressionist,
- representationalist,
- primitivistic,
- romantic,
- neoclassic,
- modernist
- objective (part of speech: adjective)
- pursuit (part of speech: noun)
- outward (part of speech: adjective)
Usage examples:
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- "Practical Grammar and Composition", Thomas Wood.
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It is easy to see at a glance that the objective science of phenomena is not and never can be completed.
- "Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History", Auguste Sabatier. -
In this case Salisbury's Cove and the " Ovens" become his objective.
- "Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast", Samuel Adams Drake.