De objectiviteit
Example: De objectiviteit van historische bronnen is cruciaal voor betrouwbaar onderzoek.
Definition
"De objectiviteit" refers to the quality of being unbiased and impartial, especially important in historical research where the accuracy and reliability of sources depend on the absence of personal or subjective influence.
Etymology
The term "de objectiviteit" comes from the Dutch word 'objectief', which has its roots in the Latin 'objectum,' meaning 'something thrown before' or 'an object.' It entered Dutch through French, capturing the idea of being based on observable phenomena rather than personal feelings. Did you know? The concept of objectivity became particularly emphasized during the Enlightenment, highlighting the importance of impartiality in knowledge.
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"De objectiviteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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