Partiality
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Partiality is a noun meaning Preference, bias in favor of, tendency.
Meaning
Preference, bias in favor of, tendency.
More Meanings
- The quality of being partial or incomplete.
Example Sentences
Illness confronts the self with partiality, incompleteness, and mortality.
The judge's partiality towards the defendant caused him to be replaced, with someone who was apparently more neutral.
Word Forms
- partialities
Synonyms for partiality
Depending on context, synonyms include bias, partialness, fancy, fondness, partisanship.
Antonyms for partiality
Common opposites include antibias, impartiality, impartialness, nonpartisanship.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fancy, fondness, partisanship, bias, favouritism, favoritism.
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