part-time
[ adjective pahrt-tahym; adverb pahrt-tahym ]
/ adjective ˈpɑrtˌtaɪm; adverb ˈpɑrtˈtaɪm /
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adjective
employed to work, used, expected to function, etc., less than the usual or full time: a part-time clerk.
lasting, requiring, or being in force only a part of the time: part-time employment; part-time jobs.
adverb
on a part-time basis: to work part-time.
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Nearby words
part way, part with, part work, part-off, part-score, part-time, part-timer, part-writing, part., part. adj., part. aeq.
Compare full-time.
Origin of part-time
First recorded in 1890–95; adj., adv. use of part time
Definition for part-time (2 of 2)
part time
noun
a period of time that is less than the usual or full time.
Compare full time.
Origin of part time
First recorded in 1890–95
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British Dictionary definitions for part-time
part-time
adjective
for less than the entire time appropriate to an activitya part-time job; a part-time waitress
adverb part time
on a part-time basishe works part time
Compare full-time
Derived Formspart-timer, noun
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