partial

Definition

Existing as a part or portion; incomplete.

Etymology

From Middle English partiall, parcial, from Old French parcial (“biased or particular”), from Late Latin partiālis (“of or pertaining to a part”), from Latin pars (“part”).

Example Sentences

• "So far, I have only pieced together a partial account of the incident."
• "It's easy to prove partial correctness, but it's not obvious that it is also totally correct."
• "The referee is blatantly partial!"

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