French word objet comes from Latin iacio, Latin ob
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| iacio | Latin (lat) | (as a shadow) I project.. (figuratively) I throw out in speaking, let fall, utter, mention, declare.. I lay, set, establish, build, found, construct, erect.. I scatter, sow, throw.. I send forth, emit; bring forth, produce.. I throw, hurl, cast, fling; throw away. |
| ob | Latin (lat) | Against; facing. In the direction of, to, towards. On account of, according to, because of, due to, for (the purpose of). |
| ob- | English (eng) | (botany) Of a reversed shape.. (non-productive) Against; facing; a combining prefix found in verbs of Latin origin. (Internet, informal) Obligatory; prepended to the name of a topic being mentioned to avoid accusations of being off-topic. |
| obicio | Latin (lat) | (figuratively) I bring upon, inspire, inflict, visit, produce, cause.. (figuratively) I throw out against someone, taunt, reproach or upbraid with.. I cast in the way, interpose; set against, oppose.. I hold out, offer, turn over, give over. I throw or put to, towards, in front of or before, present; expose. |
| obiectus | Latin (lat) | |
| objectum | Latin (lat) | |
| objet | French (fra) | (grammar) object. (object-oriented) object. (perceptible) thing, object. Aim, goal. In particuliar crafted or manufactured thing. Mental representation, what is thought. Source or target of feeling. |