partial
/ˈpɑːrʃəl/adjective★Intermediate
general
Incomplete or limited in scope or extent
The report provided only partial data.
The report didn't include all the available data.
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Often used to indicate something is not complete or full.
general
Having a preference or bias toward something
He was accused of being partial to his favorite student.
He was accused of favoring his favorite student over others.
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This meaning is often used in legal or formal contexts.
Collocations
partial toto have a preference forpartial paymenta payment that is not the full amountpartial creditcredit given for incomplete work
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
partial tophrase
to have a preference for
partial paymentphrase
a payment that is not the full amount
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Partial' is often used to describe something that is not complete or full.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
Be careful not to confuse 'partial' with 'partial to', which means having a preference.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'partialis', meaning 'of a part', from 'pars' (part).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both as an adjective and a noun (e.g., 'the partials of a sound').
Word Breakdown
part
a piece or portion
root-ial
relating to
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