Partially

/ˈpɑːrʃəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
To some extent; not completely or fully.
The project was only partially completed by the deadline.
In part; to a limited degree.
The evidence was partially responsible for the verdict.
Not entirely; partially true or applicable.
Her statement was partially correct, but lacked important details.
In a manner that allows only some aspect or section.
He was partially obscured by the large crowd.

Etymology

From middle French 'partiel', from Latin 'partialis', from 'partis' meaning part.

Common Phrases and Expressions

partially successful
Achieving some but not all desired outcomes.
partially responsible
Having some share in responsibility but not the full extent.
partially clear
Being somewhat transparent or understandable but not entirely.

Related Words

partial
Involving only a part rather than the whole.
part
A portion or segment of something larger.

Slang Meanings

Sort of.
I'm partially okay with that plan.
Kind of.
He's partially my friend.