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Where does “objectively” come from?

Objectively derives from English objective, from French objectif, from Latin objectivus, formed from Latin iacio meaning "to throw" combined with the suffix -ivus.

objectively (English): In an impartial, objective manner; Without...

Definitions

  1. In an impartial, objective manner; Without...

Ancestry of “objectively”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishobjectiveOf or relating to a material object, actual...
2Frenchobjectifobjective; objective; impartial; objective, goal,...
3Latinobjectivusobjective
4LatinobicioI throw or put to, towards, in front of or...
5Latinob-towards; against
6Latinobolusobolus
7Ancient Greekὀβολόςobol, obolus, used at Athens as both a weight and...
8Ancient Greekὀβελόςa spit, rod; a horizontal line
9Ancient Greekβέλοςmissile, arrow, dart; weapon; something quickly...
10Proto-Indo-EuropeangʷélHos—
11Proto-Indo-EuropeangʷelH-to throw, reach, pierce; to hit by throwing
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