Subjective

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Subjective

Subjective (/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/; from Latin subjectivus, "relating to a subject") refers to how someone's judgment is shaped by personal opinions and feelings instead of outside influences. Subjectivity involves feelings, beliefs, desires and expectations. It is often contrasted with objective, which refers to the elimination of subjective perspectives and a process that is purely based on hard facts.

Etymology

The term "subjective" comes from the Latin word subjectivus, which means "relating to a subject". It was first used in the philosophical sense in the 1700s.

Related Terms

  • Objective: A term that refers to the elimination of subjective perspectives and a process that is purely based on hard facts.
  • Bias: A tendency, inclination, or prejudice toward or against something or someone.
  • Perception: The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
  • Perspective: A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

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