partially

adverb

par·​tial·​ly ˈpär-sh(ə-)lē 

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

Synonyms of partially

• halfway
• partly

Examples of partially in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Classes were totally or partially suspended on Tuesday at 891 schools, according to the Education Ministry. — Nicolas Garriga, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

Shares have fallen roughly 29% over the past three months through Monday's close, partially due to macroeconomic headwinds and rising competition from alternative gambling and entertainment platforms. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

One evidence bag was photographed with a partially legible label. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

The average selling price (ASP) for North America was down 1 percent due to channel mix and higher discounts that were partially offset by product mix and strategic pricing. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing partially

• partially ordered

Rhymes for partially

• impartially