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The team received a partial answer before the full report.
What does Partial mean?
only part, not all.
Dictionary definition
Not complete; including only part of something.
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A partial view of the moon appeared behind the clouds.
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What does partial mean?
Partial means only part, not all.
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WordPartial.
Partadjective.
MeaningPartial means only part, not all.
ExampleExample: The team received a partial answer before the full report.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- par · shul
- Strongest beat
- par
- Ending
- shul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on par.
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incompleteSimilar meaning.
limitedSimilar meaning.
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Partial word family
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partial
adverb
partially
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