LookItUppartial
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈpɑrʃəl/ · UK /ˈpɑːʃəl/
partial means: Including only some of something, rather than all of it.
adjective
NOT COMPLETEB2
Including only some of something, rather than all of it.
- We received a partial refund.
- This is only a partial list.
- The treatment led to a partial recovery.
FOND OFC1
Liking a particular thing or person, especially more than others.
- I’m partial to cheese.
- She is rather partial to old films.
- Are you partial to a glass of wine?
UNFAIRLY FAVOURINGC1
Unfairly supporting one person or side more than another.
- The judge seemed partial.
- Students accused the teacher of being partial.
- A partial referee can ruin a fair competition.
Questions about partial
What does partial mean?
Including only some of something, rather than all of it.
What is partial in other languages?
Türkçe: kısmi · Español: parcial · Français: partiel · Deutsch: teilweise · Italiano: parziale · 日本語: 部分的な
How do you pronounce partial?
In American English /ˈpɑrʃəl/; in British English /ˈpɑːʃəl/.
How do you use partial in a sentence?
We received a partial refund. This is only a partial list.
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