partial Definition
- 1favouring one person or thing more than another
- 2not complete or whole
- 3showing too much interest in something or someone
Using partial: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "partial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The judge was accused of being partial to the defendant.
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I only have a partial understanding of the situation.
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She has a partial view of the ocean from her window.
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He is partial to spicy food.
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The company showed partiality towards its senior employees.
partial Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with partial
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I am partial to chocolate ice cream.
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The partial eclipse was visible from our location.
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The store offered a partial refund for the damaged product.
Origins of partial
from Old French 'parcial', from Late Latin 'partialis', from Latin 'part-'.
Summary: partial in Brief
The term 'partial' [ˈpɑːʃl] refers to favouring one person or thing over another, or not being complete or whole. It can also mean showing too much interest in something or someone. Examples include 'The judge was accused of being partial to the defendant,' and 'I only have a partial understanding of the situation.' 'Partial' extends into phrases like 'partial to,' denoting a liking for something or someone, and 'partial refund,' referring to a refund that covers only part of the amount paid.
