Subjective

Pronunciation: /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

Definitions of subjective

adjective relating to or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

Example Sentences

A1 My favorite color is subjective, it might be different for everyone.

A2 Taste in music is subjective, what one person likes, another might not.

B1 Beauty is subjective, what one culture finds attractive, another may not.

B2 Interpretation of art is subjective, each person may see something different in the same piece.

C1 The decision to invest in the stock market is subjective, based on individual risk tolerance.

C2 The evaluation of a movie's quality is subjective, as different critics may have different opinions.

Examples of subjective in a Sentence

formal The interpretation of art is highly subjective and can vary from person to person.

informal Everyone has their own subjective opinions when it comes to music taste.

slang I think his taste in movies is totally subjective, dude.

figurative The truth can be subjective depending on one's perspective.

Grammatical Forms of subjective

• past tense: subjected
• plural: subjectives
• comparative: more subjective
• superlative: most subjective
• present tense: subjective
• future tense: will be subjective
• perfect tense: have been subjective
• continuous tense: is being subjective
• singular: subjective
• positive degree: subjective
• infinitive: to be subjective
• gerund: subjectiving
• participle: subjectived

Origin and Evolution of subjective

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subjective' originated from the Latin word 'subjectivus', which was derived from the word 'subjectus' meaning 'lying beneath'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to refer to something existing in the mind or relating to one's own thoughts and feelings, the word 'subjective' has evolved to also describe opinions or interpretations that are influenced by personal biases or emotions.