Objektivní

Objektivní is a Czech adjective meaning objective in the sense of being independent of personal feelings, biases, or interpretations, or relating to factual reality or the external object of inquiry. In philosophy and epistemology it denotes judgments or statements that aim to reflect things as they are, rather than as someone perceives them. In science and journalism, objektivní refers to methods, analyses, or reporting that strive to minimize subjectivity and personal influence. The adverb form is objektivně, as in “pozorování proběhlo objektivně” (the observation was conducted objectively).

Objektivní is used across domains such as science, law, and everyday language to describe fairness, neutrality, and evidentiary basis. Common phrases include objektivní realita (objective reality), objektivní důkaz (objective evidence), and objektivní hodnocení (objective assessment). The opposite term is subjektivní (subjective), and related concepts include objektivita (objectivity) and objektivně (objectively).

Etymology and note: objektivní is formed from the stem objektiv- with the adjectival ending -ní, derived from Latin objectivus via European languages. In Czech, it is distinct from the noun objektiv (lens) used in photography; the two share a common root but have developed different meanings. In everyday use, objektivní conveys impartiality, factual grounding, and alignment with external standards rather than personal viewpoint.

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