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Meaning of 'partial' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Partial [ n.]
- Of, pertaining to, or affecting, a part only; not general or universal; not total or entire; as, a partial eclipse of the moon.
- Inclined to favor one party in a cause, or one side of a question, more then the other; baised; not indifferent; as, a judge should not be partial.
- Having a predelection for; inclined to favor unreasonably; foolishly fond.
- Pertaining to a subordinate portion; as, a compound umbel is made up of a several partial umbels; a leaflet is often supported by a partial petiole.

Meaning of 'partial' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . partial [ s]
Meaning (1):
- being or affecting only a part; not total
Example in sentence:
  • a partial description of the suspect;
  • a partial eclipse;
  • a partial monopoly;
  • partial collapse;
  • partial immunity
Meaning (2):
- (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for
Example in sentence:
  • fond of chocolate;
  • partial to horror movies

Nearby Words:

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