subjectively — in a way that is based on personal opinions, feelings, or interpretations rather than on facts
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is based on personal opinions, feelings, or interpretations rather than on facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈdʒektɪvli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother rates all movies subjectively based on how many cats appear in them.
- Students often evaluate their teachers subjectively rather than objectively.
- He subjectively decided that pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.
subjectively
ADVERB[/səbˈdʒektɪvli/]
in a way that is based on personal opinions, feelings, or interpretations rather than on facts
Three judges rate the same painting subjectively, giving wildly different scores.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'subjectus' (placed under, subordinate), formed from 'sub-' (under) and 'jacere' (to throw). This root evolved into the English noun 'subject', which then acquired the adjectival suffix '-ive' and the adverbial suffix '-ly' to form 'subjectively', meaning in a manner dependent on personal perspective rather than objective facts.
Breakdown
sub- (under) + ject (throw, from Latin jacere) + -ive (adjective-forming suffix) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix). The morphological progression shows how the Latin passive participle 'subjectus' became an adjective in English, then further modified into an adverb.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother rates all movies subjectively based on how many cats appear in them.”
“Students often evaluate their teachers subjectively rather than objectively.”
“He subjectively decided that pizza is a vegetable because it has tomato sauce.”
“Art critics must try not to judge paintings too subjectively.”
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