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

That was partially fueled by developing El Niño conditions in the equatorial Pacific, the service said. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Fatal overdoses dropped nationwide in 2024, but partially rebounded in Colorado and neighboring Southwestern states last year. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

Prosecutors say after killing her children, Clancy cut her wrists and neck and jumped from a second-story window, leaving her partially paralyzed. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Also this week, the county coroner’s office released partially redacted reports confirming that all nine of the people died from asphyxiation after being buried under the snow. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing partially

• partially ordered

Rhymes for partially

• impartially