noun
Uncommon
objectivity
obd-zhehk-TIH-vih-tee
Objectivity (noun) means the quality of being fair and fact-based rather than influenced by personal feelings. Example: “Journalists strive for objectivity when covering elections.”
noun
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The quality of being fair and fact-based rather than influenced by personal feelings.
"Journalists strive for objectivity when covering elections."
How to use objectivity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFairness based on facts, without personal bias creeping in.
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Etymology
From objective + -ity.
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What does “objectivity” mean?
The word “objectivity” means the quality of being fair and fact-based rather than influenced by personal feelings. In plain terms, fairness based on facts, without personal bias creeping in.
How do you pronounce “objectivity”?
“Objectivity” is pronounced obd-zhehk-TIH-vih-tee (/ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “objectivity” in a sentence?
Here is “objectivity” used in a sentence: “Journalists strive for objectivity when covering elections.”
What is another word for “objectivity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “objectivity” include objectiveness.
What is the opposite of “objectivity”?
The opposite of “objectivity” — its antonyms — is subjectivity.
What part of speech is “objectivity”?
“Objectivity” is a noun.
Is “objectivity” a common word?
“Objectivity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
