general object
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈɒbdʒɪkt/]
nounpl: general objects
objeto geral
1. In philosophy and logic, an entity or thing that is not specific or particular, but rather abstract or applicable to multiple instances
In Aristotelian logic, a general object can represent a category of things rather than a single individual.
Na lógica aristotélica, um objeto geral pode representar uma categoria de coisas em vez de um indivíduo único.
2. Any non-specific item, thing, or subject matter of discussion that is broad in scope
The general object of the meeting was to discuss improvements in the company.
O objeto geral da reunião era discutir melhorias na empresa.
3. In linguistics and grammar, a noun or noun phrase that refers to a class or type rather than to a particular instance
The word 'dog' is a general object referring to any member of that species.
A palavra 'cachorro' é um objeto geral referindo-se a qualquer membro dessa espécie.
This term is predominantly used in academic and philosophical contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and is primarily encountered in university-level philosophy, logic, linguistics, and ontology courses. The concept relates to the classical philosophical debate between nominalism and universalism.
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