German word

objektiv

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔpjɛkˈtiːf/

Meaning

  • adjectiveobjective

Example

Bitte sei objektiv.

Please be objective.

Illustration for objektiv (objective)

More examples

Bei der Datenanalyse sollte man objektiv beurteilen.

In data analysis, one should assess objectively.

Core concept

A balanced judge examines a subject from outside personal feelings.

Common phrases

  • objektiv beurteilen

    assess objectively

  • objektiv bleiben

    remain objective

  • objektiv argumentieren

    argue objectively

Similar words

neutral: Remaining impartial and not supporting either side.
sachlich: Concerned with facts and the matter at hand, not emotional reactions.
unvoreingenommen: Open to the facts without preconceived ideas or prejudice.
unparteiisch: Making fair judgments without showing favoritism toward any side.

Definition in German

neutral und fair gegenüber Personen oder Sachverhalten; auf Vergleich und Prüfung ausgerichtet

Word origin

German objektiv comes through Latin obiectivus, meaning related to an object, from obiectum, meaning something placed before.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, objektiv is lowercase, while das Objektiv is the neuter noun for a camera lens; its plural is die Objektive.

Other meanings

  • fairadjective

Opposites

  • subjektivsubjectiveadjective
  • voreingenommenbiasedadjective

Related words

  • Objektivitätobjectivitynoun
  • objektivierenobjectivizeverb

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