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- [pahr-shuh l]
- /ˈpɑr ʃəl/
- /ˈpɑː.ʃəl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahr-shuh l]
- /ˈpɑr ʃəl/
Definitions of partially word
- adjective partially being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt. 2
- adjective partially biased or prejudiced in favor of a person, group, side, etc., over another, as in a controversy: a partial witness. 2
- adjective partially pertaining to or affecting a part. 2
- adjective partially being a part; component; constituent. 1
- adjective partially Botany. secondary or subordinate: a partial umbel. 1
- noun partially Bridge. part-score. 1
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Origin of partially
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English parcial biased, particular < Middle French < Late Latin partiālis pertaining to a part, equivalent to Latin parti- (stem of pars) part + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Partially
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
partially popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for partially
adv partially
- a little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- at best — You use at best to indicate that even if you describe something as favourably as possible or if it performs as well as it possibly can, it is still not very good.
- at least — You use at least to say that a number or amount is the smallest that is possible or likely and that the actual number or amount may be greater. The forms at the least and at the very least are also used.
- at most — at the maximum
- at worst — under the worst circumstances; at the greatest disadvantage
adj partially
- by fits and starts — spasmodically; without concerted effort
adverb partially
- bearably — In a bearable manner.
- deficiently — In a deficient manner.
- extraneously — In an extraneous manner.
- flimsily — In a flimsy manner.
- insignificantly — Of such extremely small quantity or degree that it is not worth measuring.
Antonyms for partially
adv partially
- absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
- all — You use all to indicate that you are referring to the whole of a particular group or thing or to everyone or everything of a particular kind.
- all in all — You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
adverb partially
- diametrically — If you say that two things are diametrically opposed, you are emphasizing that they are completely different from each other.
- entirely — Completely (often used for emphasis).
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- exclusively — To the exclusion of others ; only; solely.
- expertly — In an expert manner; with great skill.
adjective partially
- impartially — not partial or biased; fair; just: an impartial judge.
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