|
- pronunciation:
- par
shl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
not complete.
There is a partial list of the toys he wants for his birthday.- synonyms:
- incomplete, limited
- antonyms:
- absolute, complete, entire, grand, thorough, total, whole
- similar words:
- deficient, imperfect, insufficient, lacking
|
definition 2: |
showing more favor to one than another.
The teacher was partial to the smarter students.- synonyms:
- biased, prejudiced
- antonyms:
- disinterested, impartial, just
- similar words:
- interested, jaundiced, one-sided, slanted, uneven
|
definition 3: |
being very fond of.
She is partial to chocolate.- synonyms:
- fond
|
related words: |
rough |
|
|
derivations: |
partially (adv.), partialness (n.) |
|
|