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DictionaryRoot: iacere
Latin

iacere

throw, cast

Forms

  • iac-
  • iact- — Latin stem of the form meaning ‘thrown.’
  • -ic- — Used in Latin compounds.
  • -iect- — Stem of the form meaning ‘thrown’ in Latin compounds.
  • -ject- — English spelling of the compound stem.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ye-, ‘throw; impel.’

Note

Latin vowel length distinguishes this verb from iacēre, ‘lie down.’

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noun

objective

A goal to be achieved.

Our main objective is to finish the project on time.

Etymology
objectLatinsomething put before or in the way
+iveEnglishhaving a quality or tendency

The noun developed from objective as something toward which action is directed. It names the goal placed before a person or group as a target.

More examples

  • The team sets clear objectives for each month.
  • This exercise helps students achieve the lesson's learning objective.
  • We share the same objective but disagree about how to reach it.

Forms

objective · objectives

Similar words

goal
Often broader or more personal than a specific planned objective.
target
Often emphasizes a measurable result, such as a sales total.
aim
Can express a general intention rather than a concrete result.