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partially Synonyms
Another word for partially
Choosing another word for partially depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
Only in part; to a limited extent; not completely.
Usage Example
"The ancient manuscript was only partly legible after centuries of water damage."
Strongest
partly
in part
incompletely
Strong
fractionally
somewhat
moderately
Weak
fractional
incomplete
• adverb (Context 2)
In a biased or unfair manner that favors one side over another.
Usage Example
"The referee was accused of officiating the championship match unfairly."
Strong
unfairly
unjustly
inequitably
subjectively
Opposites of partially
The opposite of partially shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
impartially
completely
wholly
entirely
fully
totally
fairly
neutrally
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Partially. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/partially