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Grammar : Noun
Spell : pahr-shee-al-i-tee, pahr-shal-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpɑr ʃiˈæl ɪ ti, pɑrˈʃæl-



Definition of partiality

Origin :
  • "one-sidedness," early 15c., from Middle French parcialité, from Medieval Latin partialitatem (nominative partialitas), from partialis (see partial).
  • noun favoritism, fondness
Example sentences :
  • Having a partiality for Robert, this was not likely to recommend his enemy in her eyes.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Aggie sniffed vehemently in rebuke of the gross partiality of fate in his behalf.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "I'll have you before his honour," is the threat of an Irishman who hopes for partiality.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • An insincere profession will be distinguished by partiality in its observances.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Don't take so heavily my mother's partiality and prejudices.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • She will be flattered that your partiality for her is as warm as ever.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 » by Various
  • It was said that the French Treasury, which was not overflowing, was still more reduced by the Queen's partiality for her brother.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Memoirs of Louis XV./XVI, Complete » by Madame du Hausset, an "Unknown English Girl" and the Princess Lamballe
  • As for her partiality for liqueurs, he regarded this as quite natural.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • This statement of partiality does not lead to an apology for a new book on the grape.
  • Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
  • The partiality of our author for Rubens is very perceptible.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 » by Various

Synonyms for partiality

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