Definition

In a way that is influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than by external facts.

Example

She subjectively believes that the movie is the best of the year.

Conversation

I think the movie was amazing, but maybe that's just me being subjectively biased.

I get that! Everyone has their own taste in films.

Exactly! What do you think makes something great, then?

It's all about personal experience, so it’s definitely subjectively different for each person.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subjectively → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "ject" (from Latin "jacere", meaning to throw) and the suffix "-ive" (meaning having the nature of) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "subjectively" refers to the manner of perceiving or interpreting something from an individual's personal perspective, as if it is 'thrown under' their own viewpoint.

Memory Tip

Think of 'under' ('sub-') and 'throwing' ('ject') to remember that 'subjectively' means seeing things from your own personal viewpoint.

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