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subjective

view main entry for subjectiveadjective  /səbˈdʒektɪv/
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subjectively

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subjectivity

  /ˌsʌbdʒekˈtɪvəti/  noun [uncountable]
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subjectivity British English pronunciation: subjectivityClick to listen to the pronunciation of subjective /ˌsʌbdʒekˈtɪvəti/  noun [uncountable]Words used to describe thoughts, beliefs and ideas: deterministic, abstract, central, theoretical, popular, orthodox, conceptual, metaphysical, utopian, nonconformistNot definite or based on fact: apparently, supposed, alleged, doubtful, seemingly, allegedly, speculative, unfounded, anecdotal, unsubstantiated

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