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partial definition

par·tial (pär′s̸həl)

adjective

  1. favoring one person, faction, etc. more than another; biased; prejudiced
  2. of, being, or affecting only a part; not complete or total

Etymology: ME parcial < MFr partial < LL partialis < L pars, part

noun

  1. partial tone
  2. a partial artificial denture

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partial Idioms

partial to

fond of; having a liking for

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