Objectal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the form of an object or objects; pertaining to the physical form of something; material.

    "The objectal world that is perceived by humans is objectively reflected in their thought because it is the lawfully complementary object of the thinking subject."

  2. 2
    Concerning the cognitive representation of an object outside the self.

    "To what extent is a discourse purely single-voiced and without any objectal character, possible in literature?"

Example

More examples

"The objectal world that is perceived by humans is objectively reflected in their thought because it is the lawfully complementary object of the thinking subject."

Etymology

From object + -al.

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