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subjectivity

[səbˌdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti]
nounfemininepl: subjectivities
subjetividade
1. The quality of being based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts
The subjectivity of art criticism makes it difficult to establish universal standards.
A subjetividade da crítica de arte torna difícil estabelecer padrões universais.
2. The state of being subject to the influence of personal bias or perspective
We must acknowledge the subjectivity in our observations.
Devemos reconhecer a subjetividade em nossas observações.
3. In philosophy, the quality of existing in the mind or consciousness as opposed to the external world
Descartes explored the nature of subjectivity in his philosophical works.
Descartes explorou a natureza da subjetividade em suas obras filosóficas.
Synonyms
biaspartialitysubjectivenessperspective
Antonyms
objectivityimpartialityneutralityfactuality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
subjetividade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
subjetividade
Common in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
subjectividade
Alternative spelling used in Portugal, though subjetividade is also accepted

Related Idioms & Phrases

a matter of subjectivity
steeped in subjectivity
free from subjectivity
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