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noun (rfc-level, Noun at L4+ not in L3 POS section)
- A thing that has physical existence.
- The goal, end or purpose of something.
- 2000, Phyllis Barkas Goldman & John Grigni, Monkeyshines on Ancient Cultures
- :The of tlachtli was to keep the rubber ball from touching the ground while trying to push it to the opponent's endline.
- (grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
- A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
- Mary Jane had been the of Peter's affection for years.
- The convertible, once of his desire, was now the of his hatred.
- (computing) In object-oriented programming, an instantiation of a class or structure.
verb
- (intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; to raise an objection.
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noun
- A material object that physically exists.
- A goal that is striven for.
- (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.
adjective
- Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
- Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.
- Based on observed facts.
- (grammar) Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.
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noun
- (pluralonly) small low-powered binoculars for use at a theatrical performance
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noun - An eye.
- A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light.
- A measuring device with a small window, attached to an upside-down bottle, used to dispense alcoholic drinks in a bar.
adjective - Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.
- Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.
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noun
- (physics) The physics of light and vision.
- The light-related aspects of a device.
- The of this telescope are particularly good
- (plural of, optic)
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