objective — not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/
Korean meaning: 객관적인, 편견이 없는
Korean pronunciation: 업-젝-티브 (강세: 젝)
Example Sentences
- The judge tried to remain objective, but the defendant's excuse about aliens stealing his homework was hard to take seriously.
- My objective for this year is to finally learn how to fold a fitted sheet properly.
- Scientists must maintain objective standards when conducting research.
objective
ADJECTIVE//əbˈdʒɛktɪv//
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts
She set aside what she felt — and gave the most objective assessment of the room.
OBject to the JECT — stay objective and give it a live assessment. (OB(ject) + JECT(throw) + IVE(live) → To be objective = throw out (JECT) the bias (OB) and stay LIVE to what is actually there)
One objective perspective — and the collective finally sees clearly.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'objectivus', derived from Latin 'obiectus' (meaning 'thrown against' or 'presented to the mind'), which comes from the verb 'obicere' (to throw against), composed of 'ob-' (against) and 'jacere' (to throw).
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📝Examples
“The judge tried to remain objective, but the defendant's excuse about aliens stealing his homework was hard to take seriously.”
“My objective for this year is to finally learn how to fold a fitted sheet properly.”
“Scientists must maintain objective standards when conducting research.”
“The company's primary objective is to expand into Asian markets.”
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