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objetiva

[o.be.ti.va]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: objetivas
objective lens; objective (adjective form)
1. The lens or group of lenses in an optical instrument (microscope, telescope, camera) that is closest to the object being viewed
The microscope's objective magnifies the specimen.
A objetiva do microscópio amplia a amostra.
2. Adjective: aimed at a particular purpose; objective; unbiased
An objective analysis of the data.
Uma análise objetiva dos dados.
3. Adjective: direct; straightforward; practical
She took an objective approach to solving the problem.
Ela adotou uma abordagem objetiva para resolver o problema.
Synonyms
lenteimparcialpráticodireto
Antonyms
subjetivatendenciosaenviesada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetiva
Standard usage in both noun and adjective forms
Portugal
objetiva
Standard usage; may also use 'lente objetiva' for clarity in optical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

manter-se objetivo
análise objetiva
ponto de vista objetivo
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