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.
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Julia Avant, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025
While many states have at least partially banned cellphones in the classroom, some are still leaving those decisions to their local education agencies, according to a data analysis conducted by ABC News this fall.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
That’s partially because training AI models exposes the chips to significant strain and heat, wearing them down faster.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025
How children react to getting presents is partially linked to temperament, which is the variety of ways that children experience, perceive and interact with the world.
—Angela J. Narayan, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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