prepositional object
ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənl ˈɒbdʒɪkt
Definition

Definition of prepositional object - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

linguisticsTECH.noun or pronoun following a prepositionTECH.
  • In the sentence 'She sat on the chair,' 'chair' is the prepositional object.
  • The book on the table is mine.
  • He hid behind the curtain.
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Expressions with prepositional

prepositional phrasen.
words starting with a preposition and ending with a noun or pronoun
In the sentence, 'She sat beside him,' 'beside him' is a prepositional phrase.

Expressions with object

no objectadj.
not considered important
For this project, time is no object.
object lessonn.
real-life example explaining a principle
His failure was an object lesson in humility.
price is no objectexp.
cost does not matter
For this project, price is no object.
defeat the objectv.
make the purpose of something fail or pointless
If you whisper, it will defeat the object of speaking up.
expense is no objectexp.
money does not matter when making a choice
Expense is no object when it comes to her wedding.
money is no objectexp.
cost is not a concern for achieving a goal
For this wedding, money is no object.
money isn't an objectexp.
cost is not a concern or limitation
Buy the best car; money isn't an object.
object of one's affectionn.
person or thing someone loves or admires deeply
She is the object of his affection.
that defeats the objectexp.
makes the original purpose pointless or ineffective
If you mute everyone in meetings, that defeats the object of collaboration.
the object of one's desiren.
goal or aspiration someone is striving to achieve
The championship trophy was the object of their desire.

Terms related to prepositional object

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  1. French:complément prépositionnel, ...
  2. German:Präpositionalobjekt, ...
  3. Italian:oggetto preposizionale, ...
  4. Spanish:objeto de la preposición, ...
  5. Portuguese:objeto preposicional, ...
  6. Chinese:介词宾语, ...
  7. Japanese:前置詞の目的語, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْم مَجْرُور, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשָׂא יַחַס, ...
  10. Russian:предложный объект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прийменниковий об'єкт, ...
  12. Hindi:संबंधबोधक अव्यय, ...
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