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subjectivity

 

[ səbˌdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study

The quality or state of being subjective, or based on individual feelings or opinions rather than external facts.

Synonyms

personal opinion, subjectiveness

Examples of usage

  • The subjectivity of the research findings made it difficult to draw objective conclusions.
  • Her decision was influenced by the subjectivity of her personal experiences.
Context #2 | Noun

philosophy

The doctrine that all knowledge is subjective and that there is no external or objective reality.

Synonyms

relativism, subjective idealism

Examples of usage

  • His philosophical stance is rooted in the belief in subjectivity as the ultimate truth.
  • The concept of subjectivity challenges traditional notions of objective truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "subjectivity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subjetividade

🇮🇳 विषयपरकता

🇩🇪 Subjektivität

🇮🇩 subjektivitas

🇺🇦 суб'єктивність

🇵🇱 subiektywność

🇯🇵 主観性

🇫🇷 subjectivité

🇪🇸 subjetividad

🇹🇷 öznellik

🇰🇷 주관성

🇸🇦 ذاتية

🇨🇿 subjektivita

🇸🇰 subjektivita

🇨🇳 主观性

🇸🇮 subjektivnost

🇮🇸 huglægni

🇰🇿 субъективтік

🇬🇪 სუბიექტურობა

🇦🇿 subyektivlik

🇲🇽 subjetividad

Word origin

The term 'subjectivity' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Latin word 'subjectivus', meaning 'pertaining to a subject'. It gained prominence in philosophy and psychology as a concept to distinguish personal experiences and interpretations from objective reality. The debate over subjectivity versus objectivity continues to be a central theme in various fields of study.

See also: subject, subjection, subjective, subjectively, subjectiveness, subjectivism, subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,587, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.