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partiality

[pɑːʃiˈæləti]

partiality Definition

  • 1unfair bias in favor of one person or group compared with another; favoritism.
  • 2a particular liking or fondness for something.

Using partiality: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "partiality" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The judge was accused of partiality towards the defendant.

  • Example

    The manager showed partiality towards his favorite employee.

  • Example

    She has a partiality for chocolate ice cream.

  • Example

    His partiality for classical music is well-known.

  • Example

    The teacher tried to avoid any partiality when grading the exams.

partiality Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with partiality

  • to demonstrate unfair bias towards someone or something

    Example

    The coach was fired for showing partiality towards certain players.

  • to have a particular liking or preference for something

    Example

    I have a partiality for spicy food.

  • having a preference for something over something else

    Example

    In partiality to her sister, she always buys her more expensive gifts.

Origins of partiality

from Old French 'partialite', from Late Latin 'partialitas', from Latin 'partialis', meaning 'incomplete'

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Summary: partiality in Brief

Partiality [pɑːʃiˈæləti] refers to an unfair bias towards one person or group over another, often demonstrated through favoritism or discrimination. It can also mean a particular liking or preference for something. Examples include 'The judge was accused of partiality towards the defendant' and 'She has a partiality for chocolate ice cream.' Phrases like 'show partiality' and 'have a partiality for' are common.