partially

American  

[pahr-shuh-lee] / ˈpɑr ʃə li /

adverb

1. to some degree or in some way or aspect, but not fully or totally; incompletely.

   Season three of the sci-fi series would have taken place either partially or completely on Mars.

2. in a way that is biased or prejudiced in favor of one group, side, person, etc., over another.

   He did not judge partially, he said, but claimed to mete out justice equally to rich and poor alike.

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Other Word Forms

• nonpartially adverb
• overpartially adverb

Etymology

Origin of partially

partial ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Oil-market analysts say it is likely the Hormuz chokepoint, critical to global oil supply, will remain at least partially closed for some time, despite hopes for a cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Based on this evidence, the researchers concluded that the animal had partially decomposed before fossilization, altering its appearance and leading to the earlier misidentification.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Postponing refinery maintenance, using strategic reserves, and reducing consumption appear to be the only other ways to partially address the imbalance, she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Some have fully complied with the requests, some partially complied, and many outright refused to provide any voter information.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

They knew I had an unhealthy obsession with movies and television shows, and they were partially to blame.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Related Words

• moderately
• partly
• somewhat