subjectivist
|sub-jec-tiv-ist|
/səbˈdʒɛktɪvɪst/
emphasizing subjective experience
Etymology
'subjectivist' originates from the Latin word 'subjectivus,' which means 'pertaining to the subject.'
'subjectivus' transformed into the French word 'subjectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'subjective,' from which 'subjectivist' is derived.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the subject,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who emphasizes subjective experience.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who emphasizes the subjective elements in experience or believes that knowledge is based on subjective experience.
The philosopher was a well-known subjectivist, arguing that reality is shaped by individual perceptions.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 04:09