Partially

Definition

Partially describes the extent to which something is done or exists to some degree, but not completely.

Parts of Speech

• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpɑrʃəli/
• Respelling: PAR-shuh-lee (with "PAR" as in "park," "shuh" as in "push," and "lee" as in "see")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːʃəli/
• Respelling: PAH-shuh-lee (with "PAH" as in "park," "shuh" as in "push," and "lee" as in "see")

In both dialects, "partially" places the primary stress on the first syllable. The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, emphasizing the "PAR" or "PAH" sound, followed by "shuh" and "lee."

Etymology

The term "partially" is derived from the adjective "partial" which originates from the Middle French "partiel", from the Latin "partialis", which is from "pars" meaning "part". The suffix "-ly" is added to "partial" to form the adverb "partially", which denotes the manner in which something is done to a certain degree but not completely.

Derivatives

• Partial
• Partiality
• Partialize
• Partihood
• Partible

Synonyms

• Partly
• Somewhat
• In part

Antonyms

• Completely
• Fully
• Totally

Usage

The term "partially" is frequently used to emphasize that something is not entirely the case but is so to a certain extent. It denotes an intermediate degree between none and all.

Related Terms

• Partial
• Segment
• Fraction
• Degree
• Extent

Detailed Definition

Adverb

• To some extent or degree, but not completely or entirely.
• Example: "The exam was partially difficult, but I managed to complete it."

• In a biased or prejudiced manner.
• Example: "He answered the questions partially, favoring one side."