partial
Pronunciación: [ˈpɑːrʃl]
Contexto: «similarity»
(adjective) when something is not whole or complete, but only a part of it. Like when you eat only part of your lunch, you have a partial lunch.
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She showed a partial solution to the problem, which helped everyone understand it better.
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His explanation was not partial at all; it covered everything completely.
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Can you give me a partial answer to this question?
Contexto: «relationships»
(noun) a part of something or a portion that is not the whole. For instance, if you only finish some homework, that is considered a partial completion.
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The partial we completed was good enough to show our progress.
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Leaving the project with only partial results did not help the team.
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What is the partial of the whole thing we need to discuss?
Contexto: «favoritism»
(adjective) when someone likes one person or group more than another, often leading to unfairness. For example, if a teacher gives more attention to a favorite student, that’s partial treatment.
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The coach was praised for his partial support of all players, not just the stars.
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Her partial treatment of the team caused some players to feel left out.
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Is it fair to be partial to one friend over others?