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objective
based on facts rather than personal feelings
Synonyms
Antonyms
- biased
- subjective
objective in a sentence
An objective report separates facts from opinions.
The reviewer tried to be objective by using the same rubric for all essays.
Where it comes from
From Medieval Latin objectivus, from Latin obicere 'to throw before' (ob- + jacere 'to throw').
Memory hook
Objective thinking looks at objects and facts, not feelings.
Word parts
- ob — against, facing
objective: ob- (against) + ject (thrown)
Read it in context
- Gardens Beneath the Forest Nature