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

The work establishes a programmable approach to measuring, separating and controlling partially coherent light. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

The excavations were made as part of a project by the Czech Institute of Egyptology to locate, excavate, and document tombs partially explored in the 19th century and buried again over time. — Anne Doran For Artnews, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

The village also claimed the annexation was partially to ensure properties that use village utilities and emergency services are part of the community. — Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

TikTok is partially owned by Oracle, where Larry Ellison still serves as chief technology officer and executive chairman. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing partially

• partially ordered

Rhymes for partially

• impartially