partially
adverb
par·tial·ly
ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē 
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The company also points out that the growth in streaming viewership overall, which is up 6% from May, is partially attributed to young people.
—
Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 July 2024
Earlier this month, a Supreme Court ruling deemed that Trump is partially immune from his 2020 election subversion charges.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Recent crises ranging from the financial crisis to COVID-19 have partially undermined progress and made the problem more visible.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2024
Photos posted to social media showed homes, one in Genesee Township, partially submerged in the floodwaters.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2024
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 16 July 2024
Earlier this month, a Supreme Court ruling deemed that Trump is partially immune from his 2020 election subversion charges.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Recent crises ranging from the financial crisis to COVID-19 have partially undermined progress and made the problem more visible.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 July 2024
Photos posted to social media showed homes, one in Genesee Township, partially submerged in the floodwaters.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 11 July 2024
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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