partially

[ pahr-shuh-lee ]

adverb

1. to some degree or in some way or aspect, but not fully or totally; incompletely:

   Season three of the sci-fi series would have taken place either partially or completely on Mars.

2. in a way that is biased or prejudiced in favor of one group, side, person, etc., over another:

   He did not judge partially, he said, but claimed to mete out justice equally to rich and poor alike.

Other Words From

• non·par·tial·ly adverb
• o·ver·par·tial·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of partially¹

partial ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

It partially reflects data from before the election suggesting the US economy is stronger than previously understood.

From BBC

Chipotle said the increase “was partially offset by the benefit of menu price increases in the prior year.”

From Salon

In Thursday’s phone interview with NBC, Trump partially credited his message on immigration as a reason he won the race.

From BBC

The numbers still in need of medical support are huge, with 19 out of Gaza's 36 hospitals out of service and the other 17 only partially functional.

From BBC

The balls had a firm surface - hardened partially by accumulating sand and minerals like calcium - and a soft core.

From BBC

Related Words

• moderately
• partly
• somewhat