partial

1 of 2adjective

/ˈpɑrʃəl/

Forms:more partial,most partial

involving only a part of something

The partial eclipse obscured only a portion of the sun, leaving the rest visible.
He gave only a partial explanation of his actions, leaving out key details.
The partial payment was enough to secure the reservation but not the full amount.
The partial renovation focused on updating the kitchen, leaving the rest of the house untouched.
His recovery from the injury was only partial, and he still experienced pain when moving.

Synonyms:

showing preference or bias toward one person, group, or side over others, often in a way that is unfair or unbalanced

The judge was accused of being partial to the defendant because they were old friends.
Her review seemed partial, praising only the aspects she personally liked.
The teacher was careful not to appear partial when grading the students' work.
He admitted he was partial to his hometown team, no matter their performance.
The decision-making process was flawed because the committee was clearly partial to one proposal.

Antonyms:

liking someone or something, or having an interest in them

She is partial to classic literature, always recommending old novels to her friends.
He admitted being partial to his old college sports team.
I'm partial to this particular brand of chocolate.
She’s always been partial to a certain style of clothing.
He showed he was partial to vintage cars by collecting them.

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