Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subjectivity

noun

/səbˈdʒɛk.tɪ.vɪ.ti/

Definition

The quality of being based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Examples

Her subjectivity affected her judgment on the matter.
In art, subjectivity can lead to diverse interpretations by different viewers.
Philosophers often debate the balance between objectivity and subjectivity in understanding truth.

Meaning

Subjectivity refers to how personal feelings and opinions shape our perceptions and interpretations of the world, as opposed to an objective viewpoint, which is based on facts and observable phenomena.