partial
word
/ˈpɑɹʃəɫ/
PAR-shuhl
/pˈɑːʃəl/
PAH-shuhl
Definition
Not complete; only a part of something. It can also mean showing unfair preference or favor to one side.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal or technical contexts ("partial solution," "partial payment"). When describing bias, 'partial' is less common than 'biased' but appears in legal or formal language ("a partial judge"). Do not confuse with 'impartial' (without bias).
Spanish: parcialPortuguese (BR): parcialPortuguese (PT): parcialChinese (Simplified): 部分的Chinese (Traditional): 部分的Hindi: आंशिकArabic: جزئيBengali: আংশিক - পক্ষপাতদুষ্টRussian: частичный - пристрастныйJapanese: 部分的 - 偏ったVietnamese: một phần - thiên vịKorean: 부분적인 - 편파적인Turkish: kısmi - taraflıUrdu: جزوی - جانبدارIndonesian: sebagian - memihak
Example Sentences
We only have a partial answer to the question.
basic
She made a partial payment for the car.
basic
The project is only partial finished.
basic
He's a bit partial to chocolate ice cream.
natural
The judge was accused of being partial during the trial.
natural
We suffered a partial power outage last night; only some lights went out.
natural