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Partiality

/pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ · noun

Meaning

Preference, bias in favor of, tendency..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Preference, bias in favor of, tendency.
  2. The quality of being partial or incomplete.

Example Sentences

The judge's partiality towards the defendant caused him to be replaced, with someone who was apparently more neutral.
Illness confronts the self with partiality, incompleteness, and mortality.

Synonyms for partiality

biaspartialnessfancyfondnesspartisanship

Antonyms for partiality

antibiasimpartialityimpartialnessdisinterested § Synonymsnonpartisanship

Related Words

fancyfondnesspartisanshipbiasfavouritismfavoritismfavourprejudicepartialone-sidednesspatronageimpartialityimpartialnepotismcronyismunfairnessinjusticeslantnon-alignmentpreference

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does partiality mean?

Partiality means Preference, bias in favor of, tendency..

What is a synonym for partiality?

Common synonyms include bias, partialness, fancy, fondness.

What is the opposite of partiality?

Possible antonyms include antibias, impartiality, impartialness, disinterested § Synonyms.

How do you use partiality in a sentence?

The judge's partiality towards the defendant caused him to be replaced, with someone who was apparently more neutral.

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