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.

3 leaning, inclination, bent, predilection.

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OPPOSITES FOR partiality

3 dislike.

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Origin of partiality

1375–1425; late Middle English parcialite<Medieval Latin partiālitās.See partial, -ity

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, noun

Words nearby partiality

partial differential, partial differential equation, partial differentiation, partial eclipse, partial fraction, partiality, partialize, partially, partially dominant, partially ordered set, partially sighted

How to use partiality in a sentence

He heavily favored his own tribe, the Popalzai, to the detriment of other clans who bitterly resented his partiality.
Why Ahmed Wali Karzai Was a Target|Sami Yousafzai, Ron Moreau|July 12, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Romantic involvement with a news source would create the appearance and probably the reality of partiality.
David Pogue and Nicki Dugan: A Conflict of Interest?|Dan Lyons|May 27, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The partiality this worthy Grecian always manifested for smoking is well known.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
This may have been maternal partiality, for whilst a mere child, she was somewhat obstinate in disposition, and averse to study.
The Childhood of Distinguished Women|Selina A. Bower

Scattergood was partial to old ladies, and this partiality can be traced to his earliest days in Coldriver.
Scattergood Baines|Clarence Budington Kelland
It was very tractable and gentle in its temper, and never took advantage of the partiality shown to it.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
The great reason for this was the want of punctuality in the payment of rates and taxes, and the partiality shown by collectors.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan

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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partiality

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