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Definition of subjectivity

subjectivity

/ˌsʌb.dʒɛkˈtɪv.ə.ti/
sub · jec · tiv · i · ty
Adverb:subjectively
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Plural:subjectivities
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Adjective:subjective
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subjectivity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts.

Example

"Judging art competitions always involves a high degree of subjectivity."

2

In philosophy and psychology, the condition of being a conscious, thinking subject with personal agency and lived experience.

Example

"Existentialist philosophers wrote extensively about human subjectivity and moral responsibility."

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• Rhymes for subjectivity

• Nearby Words

subjective
subjectively
subjectiveness
subjectivity
subjugate
subjugation
subjugator

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'subjective' plus the noun suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'subjectivus' (of the subject), from 'subicere' (to place under).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subjectivity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subjectivity
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