partially
Translation
partially, partly
Examples
The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
The road was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
I only partially agree with your opinion.
I only partially agree with your opinion.
Grammar Patterns
((verb/adjective)) to some extent, but not completely The road was partially blocked.
Similar Words
Synonyms: partly, in part, incompletely; Antonyms: fully, completely, totally
Etymology
From 'partial' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Partial' comes from Latin 'pars' (part).
Memory Tips
It describes an action that is done only 'in part'. If you do something 'partially', you don't do it completely.