Meaning of Partial
Being or involving only a part; incomplete.
In simple words: Not complete; only a part of something.
Partial in a sentence
- He gave a partial refund for the product.
- The study focused on a partial aspect of the issue.
- There was a partial eclipse visible today.
- She had only a partial understanding of the subject.
- The agreement was only a partial solution to the problem.
How to use Partial
Use 'partial' to describe something that is incomplete or only a part of a whole. Suitable in formal and academic contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'part' in 'partial' - it means just a piece.
Related words
Collocations with Partial
- partial payment
- partial success
- partial view
- partial ownership
Synonyms for Partial
- incomplete
- limited
- fractional
- segmental
Common mistakes with Partial
- Confused with 'impartial', which means unbiased.
- Used inappropriately to describe something positive.
- Incorrectly paired with non-count nouns.
Partial appears in
Partial in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جزئي
غير مكتمل؛ جزء فقط من شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আংশিক
পুরোটা নয়; কোনো কিছুর অংশ মাত্র।
- GermanDeutsch
Teilweise
Nicht vollständig; nur ein Teil von etwas.
- SpanishEspañol
Parcial
No completo; solo una parte de algo.
- Persianفارسی
جزئی
کامل نیست؛ فقط بخشی از چیزی است.
- FrenchFrançais
Partiel
Pas complet ; juste une partie de quelque chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आंशिक
पूरा नहीं; किसी चीज़ का केवल एक हिस्सा।
- ItalianItaliano
Parziale
Non completo; solo una parte di qualcosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Parcial
Não completo; apenas uma parte de algo.
- RussianРусский
Частичный
Неполный; только часть чего-либо.
- Urduاردو
جزوی, ناکامل
مکمل نہیں؛ کسی چیز کا صرف ایک حصہ۔
- Chinese中文
部分的
不完整;只是某事的一部分。
More words like Partial
- Limited
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- CorpseB1
The dead body of a human or animal.
- TypicalA2
Representing the usual characteristics of a particular group or situation.
- VaporB1
A gaseous state of a substance that is typically liquid at room temperature.
- TraditionA2
A custom or belief passed down over time within a group.
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Frequently asked questions about Partial
What does Partial mean?
Not complete; only a part of something.
What is the definition of Partial?
Being or involving only a part; incomplete.
How do you use Partial in a sentence?
He gave a partial refund for the product.
Can you give another example of Partial?
The study focused on a partial aspect of the issue.
What are synonyms for Partial?
Common alternatives include incomplete, limited, fractional, segmental.
What is the opposite of Partial?
Opposite meanings include complete, total, full.
What words go with Partial?
It commonly pairs with partial payment, partial success, partial view, partial ownership.
What are common mistakes when using Partial?
Confused with 'impartial', which means unbiased. Used inappropriately to describe something positive. Incorrectly paired with non-count nouns.
How do you pronounce Partial?
US: //ˈpɑːrʃəl//, UK: //ˈpɑːʃəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Partial?
Use 'partial' to describe something that is incomplete or only a part of a whole. Suitable in formal and academic contexts.
What CEFR level is Partial?
"Partial" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.



