Definition of partially
1 archaic : in a biased manner : with partiality
2 : to some extent : in some degree was only partially successful The building was partially destroyed in the fire.
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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.
First Known Use of partially
15th century
PARTIALLY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of partially for English Language Learners
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: somewhat but not completely : to some extent or in some degree
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