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Objective vs Objectionable - What's the difference?

objective | objectionable |

As adjectives the difference between objective and objectionable

is that objective is of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality while objectionable is offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.

As a noun objective

is a material object that physically exists.

objective

English

(Objectivity)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
  • Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.
  • Based on observed facts.
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  • (grammar) Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.
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  • Usage notes

    * Said of account, judgment, criteria, person, existence, or observation.

    Antonyms

    * subjective

    Derived terms

    * nonobjective * objective correlative * objectivity

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A material object that physically exists.
  • A goal that is striven for.
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  • Objectives' are the stepping stones which guide you to achieving your goals. They must be verifiable in some way, whether that?s statistically – ‘the more I do this, the better I get at it? – or by some other achievable concept such as getting the job or relationship that you want. It?s crucial that your ' objectives lead you logically towards your goal and are quantifiable.
  • (grammar) The objective case; a noun or pronoun in that case.
  • The lens or lenses of a camera, microscope, or other optical device closest to the object being examined.
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    objectionable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Offensive and arousing disapproval; worthy of objection.
  • Before removing objectionable material, you'll have to decide what will offend people.

    Antonyms

    * unobjectionable

    Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "objectionable" is often applied: content, material, language.