Definition of Partial

part of the whole; incomplete

Examples of Partial in a sentence

Our boss rejected the proposed plan because he claimed that it was only a partial solution to the problem.  🔊

The constant bickering in the House and Senate resulted in a partial shutdown of the government.  🔊

John’s professor gave him only partial credit for his essay, because parts of it were copied off of the internet.  🔊

We considered winning the war only a partial success due to the many lives that were lost.  🔊

The fire blazed out of control, causing a partial collapse of the water main and severe flooding.  🔊

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