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subjectivity

n.
C1 Advanced US //səbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti// UK //sˌʌbdʒɪktˈɪvɪti// sub·jec·tiv·i·ty

n. the quality of being based on personal feelings or opinions rather than facts. It means that different people might see the same thing in a different way.

n. the quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than objective facts or reason.


SIMPLE

The beauty of the painting is a matter of subjectivity.

CONTEXTUAL

The debate over the new policy was largely based on subjectivity, as the evidence was not clear-cut.

COMPLEX

While scientific measurements rely on objective data, the interpretation of those results often involves a degree of subjectivity that can vary between researchers.

Synonyms
Origin

From French subjectivité, equivalent to subjective + -ity.

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