Objectivity in Irish (Oibiachtúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for objectivity?

The Irish for objectivity is oibiachtúlacht (pronounced “EB-ee-akh-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “objectivity” in Irish

Irish:: oibiachtúlacht
English:: objectivity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “EB-ee-akh-too-lukht” /ˈɛbʲiəxt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: oibiachtúlachta, na hoibiachtúlachta (e.g. easpa oibiachtúlachta, lack of objectivity)

What does “oibiachtúlacht” mean?

objectivity: The quality of judging things fairly, based on facts and not on personal feelings or opinions.Also: impartiality, detachment, neutrality.

“Oibiachtúlacht” with the article

Here is oibiachtúlacht after the article (an t-alt).

an oibiachtúlacht

the objectivity

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Oibiachtúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using oibiachtúlacht, the Irish word for objectivity.

Tá oibiachtúlacht riachtanach i dtuairisc nuachta.

Objectivity is essential in a news report.

Cáineadh an tuarascáil mar gheall ar easpa oibiachtúlachta.

The report was criticised for a lack of objectivity.

Ní féidir oibiachtúlacht iomlán a bhaint amach.

Complete objectivity cannot be achieved.

Chaill an breitheamh a oibiachtúlacht sa chás sin.

The judge lost his objectivity in that case.

Is tábhachtach an oibiachtúlacht san eolaíocht.

Objectivity is important in science.

Bhí amhras orm faoi oibiachtúlacht an léirmheastóra.

I had doubts about the critic's objectivity.

Déanann sí iarracht oibiachtúlacht a choimeád ina cuid oibre.

She tries to maintain objectivity in her work.

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Objectivity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for objectivity?

The Irish for objectivity is oibiachtúlacht (pronounced “EB-ee-akh-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce oibiachtúlacht in Irish?

Oibiachtúlacht is said like “EB-ee-akh-too-lukht” (IPA /ˈɛbʲiəxt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does oibiachtúlacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for oibiachtúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does oibiachtúlacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oibiachtúlacht (the objectivity), a hoibiachtúlacht (her objectivity), a n-oibiachtúlacht (their objectivity).

What is the adjective related to 'oibiachtúlacht'?

The adjective is 'oibiachtúil', meaning objective, as in 'tuairim oibiachtúil' (an objective opinion).

What is the opposite of 'oibiachtúlacht'?

The opposite is 'suibiachtúlacht' (subjectivity); 'claontacht' means bias.

Objectivity in Irish (Oibiachtúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage