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partial

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːrʃl]

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Learn how to use partial in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

Context: “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?

How to pronounce partial

Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːrʃl]

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