partially

adverb

par·​tial·​ly ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce partially (audio)
Synonyms of partiallynext
1
: to some extent : in some degree
was only partially successful
The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
2
archaic : in a biased manner : with partiality

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I guess I'm partially responsible for what happened. He only partially explained his reason for leaving. The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
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Social Security benefits and pension income are partially taxable depending on AGI, and distributions from pre-tax accounts are taxable. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 The piece is expected to hit a sunlit side of the moon facing Earth, which will be partially illuminated, in the northwestern portion near the Einstein Crater, according to Gray. — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 The document cites a 2018 report partially funded by Fish and Game that found the bird’s population had increased to about 18,810 pairs — Swainson’s hawks tend toward monogamy. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 Connecticut has partially filled the gap for people who have lost SNAP, providing millions in assistance to food pantries, grants to the Department of Agriculture, and $300 grocery cards for people who have recently lost SNAP. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partially

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of partially was in the 15th century

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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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