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Definition of subjectively
subjectively
/səbˈdʒɛktɪvli/
sub · jec · tive · ly
Adjective:subjective
subjectively Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
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• adverb
1
In a way that is based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts.
Example
"Art is always evaluated subjectively, as different viewers bring their own personal experiences to the gallery."
2
With reference to the perceiving subject or internal consciousness, rather than independent external reality (in philosophy and psychology).
Example
"The patient felt subjectively warmer even though her core body temperature remained unchanged."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'subjective' (from Late Latin 'subjectivus', meaning 'of or relating to a subject') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subjectively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subjectively