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objetividad

objectivity

noun ohb-heh-tee-bee-DAHD Rare

Origin: From Latin objectivus + Spanish suffix -idad.

Usage Note

Objetividad is an abstract feminine noun; its opposite is subjetividad. Journalists and academics often debate falta de objetividad ('lack of objectivity'). The related adjective is objetivo, which also doubles as the word for a camera lens or a goal.

Examples

"El juez debe actuar con objetividad."

Natural Translation

The judge must act with objectivity.

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