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par·tial·i·ty
 partiality
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- pronunciation:
- par
shi
ae
lih
ti
[or]
par
shae
lih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
partialities |
| definition 1: |
the condition of being partial.
- synonyms:
- partisanship, prejudice
- similar words:
- favor, favoritism
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| definition 2: |
a favorable or positive prejudice or bias.
The rich have a partiality for luxury.- synonyms:
- partisanship, predilection, predisposition
- similar words:
- bias, disposition, favor, preference, prejudice, proclivity, propensity, tendency
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| definition 3: |
a particular liking or fondness.
a partiality for blue- synonyms:
- fancy, fondness, liking, penchant, taste, weakness
- similar words:
- affinity, bent, favor, inclination, like, love, predilection, preference
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| related words: |
affection, attachment, bag, fondness |
adjective + (n.)partiality
certain, heavy, improper, open, particular, political
verb + (n.)partiality
acknowledge, admit, avoid, create, display, show
noun + (n.)partiality
appearance, awareness, bias, character, evidence, judge, reason, truth
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