English Words Starting With O

• objective spirit

  nounC1-C2
  /əbˈdʒektɪv ˈspɪrɪt/A concept in Hegelian philosophy: the externalization or realization of the human spirit in social, cultural, and historical institutions.
• objective test

  nounC1/C2
  /əbˈdʒɛktɪv tɛst/A type of test where answers are marked without examiner judgment; typically uses multiple-choice, true/false, or short-answer formats with predetermined correct responses.
• objectivism

  nounC2
  /əbˈdʒɛktɪvɪz(ə)m/The philosophical doctrine that knowledge, values, and reality exist independently of human consciousness and perception.
• objectivity

  nounC1
  /ˌɒb.dʒekˈtɪv.ə.ti/The state or quality of being impartial, unbiased, and based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions.
• objectivize

  verb-transitiveLow
  /əbˈdʒektɪvaɪz/To make something objective or treat it as an object.
• objet d'art

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː/A small decorative or artistic object, valued for its beauty or craftsmanship rather than practical use.
• objet de vertu

  nounVery Low
  /ˌɒb.ʒeɪ də vɛːˈt(j)uː/A small decorative object of artistic or historical merit, often made from fine materials.
• objet trouve

  nounC1
  /ˌɒb.ʒeɪ ˈtruː.veɪ/An ordinary object that is found by an artist and presented as a work of art, without significant alteration.
• objure

  verbArchaic/Extremely Rare
  /ɒbˈdʒʊə/To charge, bind, or command by an oath; to solemnly command or urge.
• objurgate

  verbverb-transitiveRare / C2
  /ˈɒbdʒəɡeɪt/To scold or rebuke someone severely and angrily; to berate harshly.
• oblast

  nounLow
  /ˈɒblɑːst/An administrative division or region in some Slavic countries, particularly Russia and Ukraine.
• oblation

  nounC1
  /əˈbleɪʃ(ə)n/A religious offering or sacrifice made to God or a deity.
• obligate

  adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈɒblɪɡeɪt/To bind or compel someone legally or morally to do something.
• obligated

  adjectiveverbB2
  /ˈɒblɪɡeɪtɪd/To be morally or legally bound to do something; to feel compelled to act due to duty, law, or social pressure.
• obligation

  nounB2
  /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/A duty or responsibility that one is morally or legally bound to do.
• obligational authority

  nounC2/Professional
  /ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃənl ɔːˈθɒrəti/A specific, defined right or power granted to an entity (like a person, office, or organisation) that carries with it an enforceable duty or obligation to exercise that power under specified circumstances.
• oblige

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /əˈblaɪdʒ/to require or force someone to do something as a legal, moral, or social duty.
• obliged

  adjectiveverbC1
  /əˈblaɪdʒd/to be bound by duty, law, or moral pressure to do something; to feel grateful for a service or favor.
• obligee

  nounC2
  /ˌɒblɪˈdʒiː/A person, entity, or party to whom another person (the obligor) is legally bound by a contract, promise, or duty; the recipient or beneficiary of an obligation.
• obligement

  nounVery Rare / Archaic
  /əˈblaɪdʒmənt/A rare and archaic term for a kindness, favour, or act of courtesy, especially one that places the recipient under a moral obligation of gratitude.

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