Basic Details
Word: Partial
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not complete; only a part of something.
Synonyms: Incomplete, fragmentary, limited
Antonyms: Complete, whole, entire
Idioms and Phrases
- Partial to: To have a liking or preference for something. Example: "She is partial to chocolate cake over other desserts."
- A partial truth: A statement or belief that is only somewhat correct but not the whole picture. Example: "His story is a partial truth; it leaves out many important details."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher gave a partial grade for the assignment since it was not finished.
Example 2: We could only see a partial view of the sunset behind the clouds.
Example 3: His understanding of the subject was only partial, as he hadnt studied the entire syllabus.
Fun Fact
The word "partial" comes from the Latin word "partialis," which means "relating to a part." This reflects how the word is used to describe things that are not whole or complete.
Famous Quote
"A man is insensible to the world, who has no partiality for his country." Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "partial" mean?
a) Complete
b) Not complete
c) Entire
d) Too much
Answer: b) Not complete
2. Which of these is a synonym of "partial"?
a) Full
b) Limited
c) Whole
d) Balance
Answer: b) Limited
3. Which of the following is the opposite of "partial"?
a) Half
b) Partial truth
c) Complete
d) Partial to
Answer: c) Complete
4. Which sentence uses "partial" correctly?
a) The cake was completely eaten.
b) He has a partial interest in the project.
c) She read a partial book in one sitting.
d) They built a partial house.
Answer: b) He has a partial interest in the project.
5. Which idiom means a liking for something?
a) A partial truth
b) Partial to
c) In partial agreement
d) On edge
Answer: b) Partial to
