American English

How to pronounce subjectivity

nounB2
suhbjehkTIHvihdee

/səb.ʤɛkˈtʰɪ.vɪ.ɾi/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

The quality of being based on personal feelings or opinions instead of facts or a neutral view.

What to listen for

In subjectivity, the strongest stress is on “tiv” (/ˌsəb.ʤɛkˈtʰɪ.vɪ.ɾi/). The first part may have lighter extra stress, but it should not be stronger than “tiv.”

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

nounless common

The quality of being based on personal feelings or opinions instead of facts or a neutral view.

The subjectivity of the review was clear from the writer’s strong opinions.

Good to know

Subjectivity is the opposite of objectivity.

Common phrases & grammar

degree of subjectivity · subjectivity and bias