Subjectief
Example: Zijn mening over kunst is erg subjectief en persoonlijk.
Definition
"Subjectief" describes a perspective or opinion influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts or evidence. For example, in philosophy, a statement is called "subjectief" when it reflects individual viewpoint rather than objective reality.
Etymology
The word "subjectief" originates from the Latin 'subjectivus,' which relates to 'subjectum,' meaning 'that which is placed under.' It entered Dutch through French and was adapted to describe something pertaining to personal experience or perception. Did you know? The term contrasts with 'objectief,' meaning something based on observable facts rather than personal feelings.
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"Subjectief" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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