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

Synonyms of partially

• halfway
• partly

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

China is also developing the Mengzhou crew spacecraft, which will not only be partially reusable and serve Tiangong but also be capable of sending astronauts to the moon. —Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 May 2026

Removing the air from trailer tires and filling the boat partially with water is another option to help weigh it down. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026

Instead, the city of Garden Grove is partially deserted with the looming threat of a toxic cloud. —Victoria Le, Oc Register, 24 May 2026

But lately access has been restricted to pedestrians, too, as the plaza just in front of the White House fence has been partially taken up by construction equipment for the construction of the new East Wing ballroom. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing partially

• partially ordered

Rhymes for partially

• impartially