partially
Americanadverb
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to some degree or in some way or aspect, but not fully or totally; incompletely.
Season three of the sci-fi series would have taken place either partially or completely on Mars.
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in a way that is biased or prejudiced in favor of one group, side, person, etc., over another.
He did not judge partially, he said, but claimed to mete out justice equally to rich and poor alike.
Other Word Forms
- nonpartially adverb
- overpartially adverb
Etymology
Origin of partially
Example Sentences
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That flow is partially offset by New Zealanders returning to their homeland.
From BBC
Looking up, I spotted what was supposed to be a fire escape partially detached from the wall and crumbling.
From Literature
The Russian's representative said they were trying to establish how Medvedev could travel to California for next week's Indian Wells tournament after the UAE "partially and temporarily" closed its airspace.
From BBC
Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura oil refinery was partially closed External link after being hit by debris following the interception of two drones, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a source at the Ministry of Energy.
From Barron's
Last week, Block cut 40% of its workforce, partially because of “intelligence tools” it has “paired with smaller and flatter teams.”
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