Objectivity
Example: Historians strive for objectivity when analyzing past events.
Definition
"Objectivity" refers to the quality of being unbiased, impartial, and based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions. Historians strive for objectivity when analyzing past events to ensure their interpretations are fair and accurate, avoiding subjective influence.
Translations
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objetividad -
objectiviteit -
objectivitat -
objectivité -
Objektivität
Etymology
The word "objectivity" comes from the Latin 'objectum,' meaning 'something presented to the mind,' combined with the suffix '-ity,' which denotes a state or condition. It evolved in English to describe the state of being objective, especially in intellectual or factual matters. Did you know that the concept of objectivity became especially important during the Enlightenment, highlighting reason over emotion?
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"Objectivity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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