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par·tial

partial

 
 
pronunciation:
par shl
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: not complete.
There is a partial list of the toys he wants for his birthday.
synonyms:
incomplete, limited
antonyms:
absolute, complete, entire, grand, thorough, total, whole
similar words:
deficient, imperfect, insufficient, lacking
definition 2: showing more favor to one than another.
The teacher was partial to the smarter students.
synonyms:
biased, prejudiced
antonyms:
disinterested, impartial, just
similar words:
interested, jaundiced, one-sided, slanted, uneven
definition 3: being very fond of.
She is partial to chocolate.
synonyms:
fond
derivations: partially (adv.), partialness (n.)