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/ˈpɑːrʃl/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
incomplete; not total or whole.
The report was only a partial summary of the findings.
favoring one side over another; biased.
The judge was accused of being partial in his ruling.
relating to or being a part of something.
She made a partial payment on her bill.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin 'partialis', from 'pars' (part).
Common Phrases and Expressions
partial to:
Favoring or having a preference for something.
partial payment:
A payment that is less than the total amount due.
partial list:
A list that does not include all items.
partial credit:
Credit given for a correct part of an answer.
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Slang Meanings
Having a bias or preference in a way that is not impartial.
That news report was so partial, it didn't even cover the other side of the story.