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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ready for data reception. If this works, when we touch down tomorrow, I'm buying all you guys a round of drinks. That's a date, Doctor. Just remember, Houston's partial to margaritas. Booting comms card now. Please confirm link. That's a negative, we're not seeing any data. Standby, Houston, I'm (..)
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