partially

adverb

par·​tial·​ly ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce partially (audio)
1
: to some extent : in some degree
was only partially successful
The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
2
archaic : in a biased manner : with partiality

Examples of partially in a Sentence

I guess I'm partially responsible for what happened. He only partially explained his reason for leaving. The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
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Staff was looking for direction as to whether the Village Board would be supportive of having a list of partially eligible projects – mainly landscaping, masonry work, exterior painting, parking lot improvements and window/door repair or replacements. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 The second year is a player option and is partially guaranteed. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025 The second year will be a player option and will be partially guaranteed if Harden opts in. Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025 Nine out of 34 oxygen stations are partially operational, and blood banks are nearly empty, according to the ministry. Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for partially

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of partially was in the 15th century

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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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