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partially

/ˈpɑːr.ʃəl.i/
par · tial · ly
Adjective:partial
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partially Lexical Profile

partially Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

Only in part; to a limited extent; not completely.

Example

"The ancient manuscript was only partially legible after centuries of water damage."

2

In a biased or unfair manner that favors one side over another.

Example

"The referee was accused of officiating the championship match partially."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Partially' and 'partly' overlap closely, though 'partially' is often preferred when describing an incomplete physical state or degree (e.g., 'partially blind', 'partially cooked'), whereas 'partly' is commonly used to introduce one of several contributing reasons (e.g., 'partly because of the weather').

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'partial' (borrowed via Old French from Late Latin 'partialis', from Latin 'pars', meaning 'part') combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Partially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/partially
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