A statement is said to be objective regardless of what anyone thinks of it or says about it. It is an absolute fact that cannot be contended and can be proven based on objective evidence. Subjectivity on the hand, is the direct opposite of it. Something is subjective if the perceived matter is significant to him or her and involve feelings, perception and judgement. It is an opinion and cannot be proven to be a fact, just an interpretation of reality.
Take durian for example. Most Malaysians love it; they say its because of the smell and texture of the fruit. However, a lot of foreigners find it to be stinky and that they hate the after-breath smell it gives them. For me, I love durians. This illustrates objectivity versus subjectivity.
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