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- Dictionarypartiality/ˌpɑːʃɪˈalɪti/
noun
- 1. unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism: "an attack on the partiality of judges" Similar
- 2. a particular liking or fondness for something: "Miller's partiality for flowering shrubs is evident" Similar
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PARTIALITY definition: 1. the fact of unfairly preferring or approving of something: 2. a liking: 3. the fact of…. Learn more.
The meaning of PARTIALITY is the quality or state of being partial : bias. How to use partiality in a sentence.
PARTIALITY meaning: 1. the fact of unfairly preferring or approving of something: 2. a liking: 3. the fact of…. Learn more.
noun. , plural par·ti·al·i·ties. the state or character of being partial. a favorable bias or prejudice: the partiality of parents for their own children. Synonyms: favoritism. a special fondness, preference, or liking (usually followed by to or for ): a partiality for country living. Synonyms: predilection, bent, inclination, leaning.
1. the state or character of being partial. 2. a favorable bias or prejudice. the partiality of parents for their own children. 3. (usually fol. by to or for) a special fondness, preference, or liking.
Partiality is the habit of favoring something — taking its part. If your parents always seem to let your little sister off the hook while you get grounded, you could accuse them of partiality in their parenting.
Definition of partiality noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
