Objektiivsel

Objektiivsel is a grammatical form in Estonian. It is the adessive singular form of the adjective objektiivne, which means objective. In usage, objektiivsel describes a noun in a way that indicates objectivity, often translated as “in an objective [way/manner/ basis].”

In practice, objektiivsel is commonly found in fixed phrases that express manner or condition, such as objektiivsel viisil (in an objective manner) or objektiivsel vaatlusel (on the basis of an objective observation). These phrases occur in academic writing, journalism, law, and science when authors want to emphasize impartiality or factual grounding. It should be distinguished from the adverbial form objektiivselt, which directly modifies verbs and conveys the sense of doing something objectively (without subjective judgment).

Etymology traces objektiivivne to the international term for “objective,” borrowed into Estonian through European linguistic contact, with typical Estonian inflection patterns. The related noun objektiivsus stands for objectivity, and objektiivne as an adjective describes things with an objective quality.

Usage notes:

- Use objektiivsel when a noun in the adessive case is described by an objective characteristic.

- When you need an adverb meaning “objectively,” prefer objektiivselt.

- Common contexts include research reports, news reporting, and formal analyses.

See also: objektiivne, objektiivsus, objektiivselt, subjektiivne.

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