Objections

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /əbˈd͡ʒɛkʃənz/

Definitions

1. Statements that challenge or dispute a particular point or decision, often providing rationale for differing viewpoints
2. Arguments raised against a proposal or opinion that articulate reasons for disagreement or complaint
3. Expressions of disapproval or disagreement towards an idea or action

Etymology: "Objections" is the plural of "objection," so its history is that of the singular noun. That noun came into English from Middle French "objection," which had passed through Old French "objeccion" from the Latin "obiectio," a noun formed from "obicere," meaning to throw or place before. The word is built from "object" plus the suffix "-ion," which turns a verb into a noun of action or result. The Latin image is one of placing something in front of someone, a barrier or a challenge thrown across the path. That physical sense of an obstacle set in the way is still visible in the modern meaning, where an objection is a statement that places a counter-argument in front of a proposal. The plural form simply refers to several such statements at once.

Synonyms: disagreements, protests, dissent

Antonyms: agreements, acceptances, endorsements