partial

Definition

  • adjective: not complete or total
  • adjective: of or relating to a part rather than the whole
  • used with 'to'
  • synonyms: overtone, biased, inclined

Examples

  • I like all the food here, but I'm particularly 'partial to' the fried chicken.

  • The competition's judges take great care not to seem 'partial'. [='biased']

  • His latest play was deemed only a 'partial' success by the critics.

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