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How to pronounce subjectively

adjectiveB2
suhbJEHKtihvlee

/səb.ˈʤɛk.tɪv.li/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Related entry: subjective

Based mainly on a person's feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than on facts that can be checked.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Based mainly on a person's feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than on facts that can be checked.

Beauty is subjective.

The test results are objective, but the final comments are subjective.

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Subjective describes a personal view. The opposite is objective.

Common phrases & grammar

subjective opinion · subjective judgment · subjective experience · subjective view

subjective + noun

be + subjective

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