"blobject" meaning in All languages combined

See blobject on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: blobjects [plural]
Etymology: Blend of blob + object Etymology templates: {{blend|en|blob|object}} Blend of blob + object Head templates: {{en-noun}} blobject (plural blobjects)
  1. A designed product, often a household object, distinguished by smooth flowing curves, bright colours, and an absence of sharp edges.
    Sense id: en-blobject-en-noun-c0OHW3xr Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 51 49
  2. (metaphysics, monism) The entire universe viewed as a single entity featuring internal variability but not containing discrete parts. Categories (topical): Metaphysics
    Sense id: en-blobject-en-noun-1ZpWd5J5 Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English blends: 51 49 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 31 69

Inflected forms

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