objectivity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices.
The world as it really is; reality.

Pronunciation

/ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-objectivity.wav /ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/ [ˌɑbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪɾi] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Ajshul-objectivity.wav

Word forms

objectivity objectivities

Etymology

From objective + -ity.

Synonyms

objectiveness objectivity

Antonyms

subjectivity

Related words

neutrality independence measurement testability reproducibility determinism consistency fairness justice fact truth reality standard rule algorithm criterion evidence proof photograph photography objective impersonal neutral factual independent testable verifiable falsifiable fair just science mathematics journalism scientist mathematician judge journalist impartial Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class I § 6. Extrinsicality Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class IV § 467. Evidence Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class III § 316. Materiality

Derived words

multiobjectivity nonobjectivity

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