partially — to some extent; not completely or wholly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to some extent; not completely or wholly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
Example Sentences
- My homework is partially done - I only finished the math problems.
- The pizza was partially eaten by my dog while I was answering the phone.
- She was partially right about the weather forecast.
partially
ADVERB[/ˈpɑːrʃəli/]
to some extent; not completely or wholly
The door was only partially open — but it revealed just enough to change everything.
Only PART of the ALLY team arrived — so the mission was only partially complete.
Partially repaired and cautiously tested — the old engine gradually returned to life.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'pars' meaning 'part' or 'portion', which formed the adjective 'partial' in English. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was then added to create 'partially', conveying the sense of 'in part' or 'to some extent'.
Breakdown
partial (from Latin pars, meaning part) + -ly (adverbial suffix indicating manner or degree).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My homework is partially done - I only finished the math problems.”
“The pizza was partially eaten by my dog while I was answering the phone.”
“She was partially right about the weather forecast.”
“The magician was partially invisible, but we could still see his shoes.”
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