objectivity

/ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/

//ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti// noun

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"objectivity" is a 11-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“objectivity” has 17 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #25,504. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#25,504
frequency rank, English
1,431
“O” headwords
17
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices.

Corpus desk

Index EN-objectivity · objectivity · English

objectivity · rank #25,504 · 17 variants · 1 confusable

  • FREQ-MID #25,504
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-LOW 1 pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 17 variants
  • BOOK-MID 1,431
  • PHOTO-FINISH oblige

Nearest frequency peer: oblige (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “objectivity”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “objectivity” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

objectivity vs objectively
82% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for objectivity
PropertyValue
Headwordobjectivity
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/
Letters11
Frequency rank#25,504
Misspellings tracked17
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “objectivity”

Word frequency stretches from the small set of words we reach for constantly (left) out to the long tail barely used once in a while (right).objectivitylands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “oblige” (#25,505), “ogre” (#25,506), “oiled” (#25,507). Among 1,431 “O” headwords, “objectivity” is #25,504. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 17 spelling variants around objectivity (IPA /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #25,504 among 1,431 “O” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 17 likely wrong-spelling variants for objectivity, with forms such as "bojectivity", "obbjectivity", and "obejctivity". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "objectively", where similar look or sound leads writers to substitute one word for another in context.

Etymologically, the entry records: From objective + -ity. The correct English form is objectivity, spelled O-B-J-E-C-T-I-V-I-T-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices.
  2. 2
    The world as it really is; reality.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how objectivity appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. maintain objectivity
  2. sense of objectivity

Etymology

From objective + -ity.

Synonyms

objectivenessobjectivity

Antonyms

subjectivity

This word in other languages

objetividad(Español)objectivité(Français)Objektivität(Deutsch)objetividade(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • bojectivity
  • obbjectivity
  • obejctivity
  • objcetivity
  • objecctivity
  • objecitvity
  • objectiivty
  • objectivitty
  • objectivityy
  • objectiviyt
  • objectivtiy
  • objectivvity
  • objecttivity
  • objectviity
  • objetcivity
  • objjectivity
  • ojbectivity

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of objectivity - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

bojectivity2obbjectivity1obejctivity2objcetivity2objecctivity1objecitvity2objectiivty2objectivitty1
Edit distance from "objectivity"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "objectivity"?
"objectivity" is spelled O-B-J-E-C-T-I-V-I-T-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/.
What does "objectivity" mean?
As a noun, "objectivity" means: The state of being objective, just, unbiased, and not influenced by irrational emotions or personal prejudices.
What words are commonly confused with "objectivity"?
"objectivity" is commonly confused with "objectively". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "objectivity"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "objectivity" is /ˌɒbd͡ʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "objectivity"?
From objective + -ity. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "objectivity", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 11 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

overheating#25,509rationality#25,544scaffolding#25,563sedimentary#25,568

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (17 here; floor ≥5).

shockingly17 variantsShrewsbury17 variantsapprehension17 variantscomplainant17 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list