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partiality
[ pahr-shee-al-i-tee, pahr-shal- ]
/ ˌpɑr ʃiˈæl ɪ ti, pɑrˈʃæl- /
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noun, plural par·ti·al·i·ties.
the state or character of being partial.
a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children.
a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for): a partiality for country living.
OTHER WORDS FOR partiality
2 favoritism.
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Origin of partiality
OTHER WORDS FROM partiality
non·par·ti·al·i·ty, noun, plural non·par·ti·al·i·ties.o·ver·par·ti·al·i·ty, nounWords nearby partiality
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British Dictionary definitions for partiality
partiality
/ (ˌpɑːʃɪˈælɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
favourable prejudice or bias
(usually foll by for) liking or fondness
the state or condition of being partial
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