partially

par·tial·ly | \ ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē

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Definition of partially

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

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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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22 Feb 2020

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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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