partial

adjective

ˈpär-shəl How to pronounce partial (audio)
Definition of partialnext
1
as in distorted
inclined to favor one side over another that judge is always partial to the defense, so be careful

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2
as in inclined
having a liking or affection partial to chocolate cake

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3
as in incomplete
lacking some necessary part a partial answer to the problem

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Recent Examples of partial People who aren’t in the path of totality may see a partial eclipse. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 While Cottonwood Creek offers a full range of treatments, Haven offers just outpatient services, including virtual treatment and partial hospitalization programs for adolescents, adults and older adults, Esparza said. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Aug. 2026 Certified solar eclipse glasses or a solar filter fitted to telescopes, binoculars and cameras must be used throughout the partial phases. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In particular, because the blood group B antigen closely resembles alpha-gal, individuals with type B blood appear to have a lower risk of developing AGS, possibly owing to partial immune tolerance. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partial
  1. distorted
  2. inclined
  3. incomplete
  4. hostile
  5. attached
  6. biased
  7. fond
  8. partisan
Adjective
  • The most fateful night of my protagonist’s life—the night when her childhood best friend disappears on a black-sand beach—leaves her with a distorted recollection of what really happened.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Interior Ministry spokesman Rachid Khalfi blamed the surge on online misinformation, human-trafficking networks and distorted interpretations of Spanish legal and administrative developments, according to The Jerusalem Post.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of distorted
Adjective
  • Of course, with Aegon still breathing, the High Septon is less inclined than ever to anoint a woman in defiance of the deeply patriarchal Faith of the Seven.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And with the midterm elections quickly approaching, both sides of the aisle appear inclined to push off the fight for now.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclined
Adjective
  • Twice in 2024, the city determined the application was incomplete.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Reddington attempted to cast doubt on Brower's testimony by arguing that the level of drugs in Clancy's system provided an incomplete view of her overall health.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of incomplete
Adjective
  • The board of Scripps rejected Sinclair’s hostile bid in December.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The documentary depicts a scenario involving a large hostile surface vessel formation approaching southeast of China.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hostile
Adjective
  • Just off the kitchen is a mudroom that leads to the attached three-car garage.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike conventional inhibitors, which must remain attached to continuously suppress their target, a single Setidegrasib molecule can trigger degradation of multiple KRAS proteins before being reused.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of attached
Adjective
  • Alongside its launch, Onton released research revealing that current top AI models struggle to filter out fake content and biased reviews—proving that today’s systems simply aren’t built for modern, noisy web environments.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Myths about female fragility and commercial value, perpetuated by institutions like the UCI and biased sports science, systematically prevented growth.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of biased
Adjective
  • Moreover, few of us have deeply fond memories of the bricks and mortar aspects of our education.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The cumulative impression of Alice that the book leaves is of someone moving serenely through life, meeting fond blessings and awful curses both with the same calm equanimity.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fond
Adjective
  • Texas as well as California now require human oversight for certain high-stakes AI decisions, a strong signal that enforcement of AI is not a partisan issue, and can’t be so easily avoided.
    — Larry Bradley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Between 2022 and 2024, 21 million voters were purged from the rolls, often for partisan gain dressed as housekeeping.
    — Ellen Kurz, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
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