ob|jec|tiv|i|ty

ob|jec|tiv|i|ty
ob|jec|tiv|i|ty «OB jehk TIHV uh tee», noun.
the condition or quality of being objective; intentness on objects external to the mind; external reality: »

Values are also determined by their objectivity, or how well they are met by objects themselves (James Collins).


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