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partial

Partial describes something that is incomplete or part of a whole, or to describe something for which you have a liking. (adjective)

  1. The first chapter of a long book is an example of a partial sample of the book.
  2. When you like fresh flowers, this is an example of a situation where you are partial to fresh flowers.

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See partial in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See partial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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