partially

/ˈpɑːrʃəli/

to some extent, but not completely

The project was partially funded by the government.

The government provided some, but not all, of the funding needed for the project.

general

to some extent, but not completely

The room was partially lit by a single lamp.

Only part of the room was illuminated by the lamp.

She partially understood the instructions.

She grasped some, but not all, of the instructions.

Often used to describe something that is only partly done or achieved.

Collocations

partially fundedreceiving some but not all necessary fundingpartially completedfinished to some extent but not fully

having limited vision

not fully open

Use 'partially' when something is done or achieved to a limited extent, but not fully.

'Partially' is an adverb and should not be used as an adjective.

From Middle English 'partiel', from Old French 'partiel', from Latin 'partialis', meaning 'of a part'.

Can be used to describe physical, abstract, or conceptual states that are not fully achieved.

partial

of or relating to a part

root

-ly

adverb suffix

suffix

English Dictionary