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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Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The Stars’ other major trade pickup, Tyler Myers, was in street clothes for Game 6 after a ghastly Game 5 performance in which at least two, if not three, Minnesota goals could be laid partially at his feet.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The job growth in healthcare was partially driven by the return of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers who had been on strike in California and Hawaii.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
However, the 2025 cost reconciliation will be partially offset by a $128 million revenue adjustment filed by ComEd in March.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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