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
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.
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Alexandra Cheney, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025
The letter released by the MWD was partially redacted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
The roof at one point caved into the second floor, which partially caved in and reached the first story, Johnson said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
Bad Bunny addresses whether his new album was partially inspired by Kendall Jenner relationship
Bad Bunny even had to put just his tongue on the ice cream and hold it there to cool it.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partially. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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