partially
word
/ˈpɑɹʃəɫi/
/pˈɑːʃəlˌi/
Definition
To some degree or in part, not completely or fully.
Usage & Nuances
Polite and neutral; often used in formal, technical, or descriptive contexts. Pairs with adjectives and participles: 'partially open', 'partially completed'. Do not confuse with 'almost' (which means 'nearly all the way').
Spanish: parcialmentePortuguese (BR): parcialmentePortuguese (PT): parcialmenteChinese (Simplified): 部分地Chinese (Traditional): 部分地Hindi: आंशिक रूप सेArabic: جزئياًBengali: আংশিকভাবেRussian: частичноJapanese: 部分的にVietnamese: một phầnKorean: 부분적으로Turkish: kısmenUrdu: جزوی طور پرIndonesian: sebagian
Example Sentences
He is partially responsible for the mistake.
basic
The road is only partially finished.
basic
The window is partially open.
basic
I'm partially done with my homework, but I'll finish it later.
natural
The meeting was partially helpful, but I still have questions.
natural
The street was partially blocked by construction.
natural